著者

岩崎 浩

出版者

社団法人 日本印刷学会

雑誌

日本印刷学会誌 (ISSN:09143319)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.57, no.6, pp.282-290, 2020 (Released:2021-01-15)

参考文献数

47

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Banknotes and coins are the most frequently handled objects in everyday life. In the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been widespread concerns in many countries that the coronavirus could be transmitted by cash. Scientific evidence suggests that the probability of transmission via banknotes is low compared to that with other frequently touched objects, such as hanging straps, doorknobs, handrails, touch screens, and PIN pads. To reduce the risk of infection, many central banks have taken measures such as quarantining banknotes or implementing antibacterial/antiviral treatment on banknotes. This pandemic has changed the payment environment. It is expected that contactless payments grow due to concerns about face-to-face payments. However, as uncertainty about the future increases, people tend to hold cash as a store of value. As long as banknotes are a reliable and efficient payment method, this will continue for a long time to come.