Banknote Demand in the European Union: Different Seasonal Patterns
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jcbtp-2026-0017 | Journal eISSN: 2336-9205
Language: English
Page range: 179 - 206
Submitted on: Oct 16, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 27, 2026
Published on: May 12, 2026
Published by: Central Bank of Montenegro
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