Research and Methodology
3 articlesEvidence and analytical process are made transparent in Research and Methodology. The section documents source selection, timestamp rules, rate and cost calculations, classification choices, verification, conflicting data, assumptions, corrections, reproducibility and uncertainty. Its role is to show how Currency Information reaches and qualifies conclusions, distinguishing methodological documentation from ordinary explainers, market analysis and long-term speculation about money’s future.
Physical Money Carries Fewer Health Risks Than Many Assume
Despite persistent concerns about germs on cash, new research finds the risk of illness from handling coins and banknotes is far lower than most people believe, with infectious transmission through money now considered extremely rare
NumisMaster Pricing Database Moves to NGC and PMG Ownership
The NumisMaster pricing database has been sold to NGC and PMG, marking a major shift for collectors who rely on its data. Active Interest Media will continue publishing Numismatic News, World Coin News, and Bank Note Reporter with ongoing pricing updates
Why Financial Stress Tests May Not Reveal True Institutional Risks
Banks routinely test capital, liquidity, and cyber resilience, but these exercises may not capture how institutions actually perform under real-world pressure, raising questions about operational readiness and decision-making in crisis scenarios