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Canadian Royal Mint to test ‘MintChip’ payment system

Danny BradburySep 20, 2013

MintChip could revolutionize the way that Canadians pay for things, if the Royal Mint ever releases it.

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Canadian Government to End ‘MintChip’ Digital Currency Program

Pete RizzoApr 4, 2014

The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.

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