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Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating the 200-Shekel Note
The head of Israel's Tax Authority has publicly advocated for phasing out the 200-shekel banknote, and potentially eliminating cash transactions altogether. According to official estimates, this drastic fiscal measure could inject billions of shekels annually into state revenues. Despite pushback from the central bank, proponents argue that reducing physical currency is a vital tool for combating the shadow economy and financial discrepancies, though it faces broader debates regarding privacy and feasibility.