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Timothy Geithner's signature not fit for print
Megan Larson Jan 9, 2013
The Treasury Secretary had to upgrade his autograph to appear on U.S. currency, he revealed in an interview with Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal
Utah officially makes gold and silver legal tender
Kai Ryssdal Apr 20, 2012
The governor signed into law this week that gold and silver coinage is legal tender in the state of Utah. But how does it work?
Iceland could adopt the Canadian loonie
David Brancaccio Apr 16, 2012
Iceland is looking to possibly adopt the Canadian currency. How would that work, and might that affect either country's economies?
The future of currency in Canada
Jeremy Hobson Apr 12, 2012
Canada just recently announced plans to phase out the penny, and now it's looking to bring it back -- in digital form.
As politics shift in Myanmar, so do economics
Stacey Vanek Smith Apr 2, 2012
Myanmar's foreign minister announced that historic elections in the country have gone smoothly, including apparent victories by pro-Democracy candidates. Also this morning, Myanmar's central bank floated the country's currency for the first time.
The problem with cash
Kai Ryssdal Feb 15, 2012
In his new book, "The End of Money," David Wolman explains why he advocates for the elimination of cash.
Saving money on making money
Kai Ryssdal Feb 13, 2012
In his new budget released today, President Obama said he wants Congress to let the Treasury Department use cheaper materials to mint our coins.
Economists: RMB internationalization good for U.S., global economy
Jing Zhao Feb 7, 2012
Many fear that China's RMB is going to overtake the U.S. dollar as the world's most important currency. But some say the U.S. should encourage China to progress with the RMB internationalization.
Japan to agree on currency deal with India
Steve Chiotakis Dec 27, 2011
After signing similar deals with China and Korea, this third move shows that Japan might be on its way back to prominence.
China, Japan make currency deal
Andrew Wood Dec 26, 2011
China and Japan announce plans to allow businesses to swap currency without dealing in U.S. dollars
