The Philippines is experiencing an artificial coin shortage.
It’s artificial because there are plenty of coins - it’s just that people are using them less so they fall out of circulation and end up collecting in jars at home.
Hannah Mullane investigates why this is happening and what impact it’s having on consumer behaviour. And reporter Camille Elemia speaks to businesses and shoppers in Quezon city to find out how Filipino’s are changing the way they spend.
(Picture: A jeepney driver, counting some notes)
Presented and produced by Hannah Mullane Additional reporting: Camille Elemia
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