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Could France soon become cashless?
Cash use is declining except in certain specific situations
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What are the proposed changes to child allowance rules in France?
Over two million families could see a change to their allocations familiales if measure is approved
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Brittany island’s only ATM shuts, limiting cash access for residents
Thousands of cashpoints have closed in recent years across France
1c and 2c coins may go in France
France is considering phasing out one and two centime coins in coming years; a suggestion to EU states from the European Commission.
The plan, raised by new commission president Ursula von der Leyen, was put forward to cut bureaucracy and save money.
Prices would have to be rounded up to the nearest five centimes when making purchases by cash.
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