In 2008, we ceased the issuance of 1 and 2 cents coins and in 2009 we introduced smaller and lighter coins to achieve cost efficiency. These new coins featured different edges, again to assist the visually impaired. This currency journey has been a long and interesting one, with many fascinating chapters.
In 1974 inflation moved to higher than 10% and averaged 10.2% per year from 1970 to 1980. If inflation was good for growth, one would have BIS Review 103/2000  2  expected faster growth in the 1970s than in the 1960s. This did not happen. Quite the contrary happened.