Cash in circulation to remain elevated, Bank of Canada research says

Withdrawal and deposit relationships and high denominations to blame

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The value of Canadian banknotes in circulation is likely to remain elevated despite the easing of pandemic restrictions, Bank of Canada research finds.

Cash in circulation increased from C$83 billion ($65.6 billion) before the Covid-19 pandemic to more than C$96 billion in September 2020, says a working paper.

Using data from the country’s banknote distribution system and two public surveys, Heng Chen et al analyse how the Covid-19 pandemic affected demand and usage of cash between March and

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