In addition to reporting on the incidence of counterfeiting vis-à-vis our targets, we communicate regularly with the public and retailers about the security features in our bank notes, and we publish the costs of the currency program in our annual report. As to keeping the big picture in mind – well, currency is only one of several means of payment.
The Bank conducts research on the factors that influence choices in means of payment, and we monitor trends. This helps us to understand the role of bank notes in transactions, and to forecast demand. I'll now say a few words about the Bank's second area of responsibility: funds management.