Milei moves to privatize Argentina’s Mint as cash halves

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Privatization of a public institution like the Mint, paired with a sharp decline in cash, risks economic inclusion and stability. | The privatization of Argentina’s Mint is framed as a fiscal reform to raise revenue and improve efficiency, which could support economic growth (SDG 8, 9). However, the drastic reduction in cash circulation (50.2%) and potential loss of state control over currency production raise concerns about economic stability, financial inclusion, and monetary sovereignty. The