About The Coin Conference
The Coin Conference focuses on circulating coins as part of countries’ currency strategies. This includes design, security and cost-effective production, as well as handling, distribution and management in circulation.
Topics Covered:
- Forecasting demand
- Determining the optimum note/coin boundary
- Recycling and recirculation
- Minimising costs of production and circulation
- Building and maintaining public confidence
- Technologies for green, clean and secure coins
- New coin cycle policies and strategies
- A sustainable future for coins
- Threats and challenges to cash and coins
Who Should Attend the Coin Conference?
- Treasury departments and monetary authorities
- Central banks
- Financial institutions
- State-owned and commercial mints
- Manufacturers of components and blanks
- Cash handling and CIT service providers
- Coin services
- Vending systems manufacturers and operators
- Suppliers of coin production, handling and packaging equipment
- Consultants, distributors and dealers
Programme So Far...
The programme for the 2026 Coin Conference is currently being designed, and the deadline for the Call for Papers is 31 May. In the meantime, below are the Monday’s workshops and a sneak preview of some of the highlights.
Monday 28 September 2026
09:00 – 12:30 Designing Optimal Cash Structure: Reasons, Rules and Recommendations for Better Decisions
This workshop is for national authorities (central banks and issuing authorities) only.
Central banks and issuing authorities face increasing pressure to adjust their national cash structure – but sound decisions require facts, not assumptions. This workshop will explore the key concerns decision makers encounter when launching a new coin, a new banknote, or redesigning the denomination mix. We discuss which data central bankers rely on, what international best practice suggests regarding the number of coins, the ideal banknote range, and which purchasing power distribution supports efficient cash usage.
The session will highlight the societal benefits of modern cash structures and present global evidence that circulation coins continue to deliver value. Insights from the Cash Value Project – a scientific initiative from the International Currency Association (ICA) measuring the societal and economic value of cash across key dimensions – will provide an additional evidence base.
The workshop is a continuation of the series run at previous Coin Conferences for central banks by the International Mint Directors’ Technical Committee Customer Taskforce (which has now been merged into the ICA). It will be led by Dieter Merkle, of ANDRITZ Schuler Pressen / ICA, supported by coin experts of the IMD-TC and ICA members. Workshop outcomes will contribute to the development of as set of easy-to-understand future guideline for designing an optimal cash structure for the benefit of central bank decision makers at all management levels.
13:30 – 17:00 Commemorative Coins and the International Market
Coins are not only ambassadors of their issuing country, but also a means of generating income. So it makes sense to sell them internationally. But building such an international market is not without its pitfalls, as there are numerous traps. In this workshop, Ursula Kampmann – well-known numismatist, journalist and founder of CoinsWeekly – will present and discuss some of these challenges and solutions and weigh the advantages of direct sales against the benefits of using agents or trading partners.
The following topics will also be addressed:
- The role of the home market
- Pricing
- Mintage
- Number of trading partners per country
- Special coins for special markets
- PR and advertising to end customers
- The secondary market
This workshop is aimed at central banks, issuing authorities, and mints, to provide ideas and inspiration on how to benefit from the huge potential of commemorative coins whilst avoiding or minimising the drawbacks.
Highlights:
Tuesday 29 October 2024
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Setting The Scene – Cash and Coins
08:30
Welcome
Helena Adegas
Banco de Portugal (Portugal)
08:45
Overview of the Circulating Coin Landscape
Astrid Mitchell
Currency Publications (UK)
09:05
Cash, Cryptos, CBDC: What is Money?
Marc Schwartz
Monnaie de Paris (France)
09:25
Recent Coin and Currency Matters: A EU Commission Perspective
Irina Stoicescu
European Commission (Belgium)
09:45
Analysis of European Legislations and Proposals in Favour of Cash Access and Acceptance
Martina Horakova
International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) ()
Circulation – The Issuer Perspective
10:50
Ongoing Issues with U.S. Coin Circulation
Turner Angell
Federal Reserve Financial Services – FedCash Services (USA)
11:10
The Role of Banco de Portugal in Euro Coin Circulation in Portugal
Rui Manuel Monteiro
Banco de Portugal (Portugal)
11:30
Coin Circulation and its Impact on Cash Cycle Efficiency: The Euro Area Perspective
Antra Trenko
The Economic and Financial Committee (Latvia)
11:50
BSP Coin Recirculation Program: Integrating Digitalization and Financial Inclusion
Rosabel B Guerrero
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Philippines)
12:10
Bridging Art and Science to Deliver Innovative Coinage Solutions
Marie Lemay
Royal Canadian Mint (Canada)
Circulation – The Market Perspective
13:45
Making the Coin Cycle More Efficient by Improving Circulation
Keith Williamson
Crane Payment Innovations (UK)
14:05
Optimising Coin Circulation in the Netherlands
Anne Richard Schaafsma
Brink's (Netherlands)
14:25
Changing the World – One Cent at a Time
Scott Hutchings
Global Coin Solutions (Canada)
14:45
Recirculation of Potted Up Money and Cash Stuck Abroad
Mario Van Poppel
Leftover Currency (UK)
15:05
Robotics, AI and Coin Recirculation
Eric Sanquer
Proditec (France)
Sustainability
16:10
Coins and the Environment
John Winchcombe
Currency Publications (UK)
16:30
Environmental Impact of Cash Versus Digital Payments
Pascal Rencker
The Mint Directors Working Group (MDWG) (France)
16:50
Generating Revenue from Recycling
Simon Billingham
Arrandene MFG (UK)
17:10
How can Coin Production and Destruction be More Sustainable
Daniel Sheffer
M.One (Switzerland)
17:30
Dealing with Mutilated and Deliberately Altered Coin and Saving Taxpayers Millions
Claus Fischer
Austrian Mint (Austria)
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Production, Inspection, Authentication & Innovation (Part 1)
09:00
Pushing the Boundaries in Minting
Siemowit Kalukiewicz
Mennica Polska (Poland)
Łukasz Karda
Mennica Polska (Poland)
09:20
Advancing Hallmarking: The Future of Unique Identification for Precious Metals
Bruno Patrão
Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda (INCM) (Portugal)
09:40
Revolution in Laser Engraving with Ultrashort Pulse Technology
Alexander Aminidis
ACSYS Lasertechnik (Germany)
10:00
Transforming Production: Solutions for Process Reliability, Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability
Dieter Merkle
Schuler Pressen (Germany)
Production, Inspection, Authentication & Innovation (Part 2)
11:05
All Round Inspection
Ingo Loeken
Spaleck Oberflächentechnik (Germany)
11:25
Integrating Holograms into Coins
Robert Dvorak
IQ Structures (Czech Republic)
11:45
Harnessing AI for Precision and Creativity: The Next Frontier in Coin Design
Robert Newman
Carveco (UK)
12:05
PVD Coating on Circulation Dies – How to Assure a Better Lifetime and Surface Quality
Romain Waidelich
INORCOAT (Germany)
Rocking All Over the World
13:40
Coin Usage in Countries with High Inflation
Francisco Mandiola
FMA Secure (Chile)
14:00
Coin Distribution in Pakistan
Aftab Baloch
FTO / FBR (Pakistan)
14:20
Collaboration between Mints and Issuing Authorities
José Luis Orozco
FNMT (Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda) (Spain)
14:40
Promoting Coin Recirculation Through Automation of Cash Handling
Zodwa Nkambule
Central Bank of Eswatini (Eswatini)
15:00
The Mint Directors Association – The Next Chapter for the Global Coin Community
Marie Lemay
Royal Canadian Mint (Canada)
Panel Discussion
16:05
Coins in 2035 – What Will the Industry Look Like?
Led by Simon Lake
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In addition to:
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- Company advert in conference proceedings
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- Company advert in conference booklet
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Delegate Fees
Your Path to Insight
1. Government Delegate: Applies to central banks and treasury departments only, not to mints, even if state-owned by the central bank or other government body (see below)
2. Mint Delegate: Applies to government-owned mints for the first two delegates from that organisation
3. Additional Mint Delegate: Government-owned mints are entitled to send two delegates at the mint delegate rate. Further delegates will be charged at the additional mint delegate rate
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Pre-Conference Workshop Fees
Pre-conference workshops can be selected when registering, or added to your registration at a later date.