Cash data sources

Issue data tells us how many new notes and coins the issuing authority is putting into circulation. Issue data is an indicator for suppliers about how much cash central banks are using. It also gives us an indication of economic activity, which is often looked at alongside indicators of general economic activity. Issue data is not usually published by issuing authorities.

Order data tells us how many notes and coins are being ordered each year.

Production data tells us how many notes and coins issuing authorities have had delivered. This may not link to order data given there is a lag between order and production, and orders can be multi-year orders.

Issue and order information is important for the industry to understand the market size and how busy the industry is. Order and production data is rarely put in the public domain. Suppliers who have global coverage, visiting customers and bidding for all opportunities, are likely to have this data.