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Why would a technologically advance space-faring civilization still use physical currency?

In this world human civilization has reached the stars and now spans across multiple galaxies. Technological advancements such as neural implants, FTL travel, and FTL internet access are ubiquitous and even the poorest can afford them (provided by the government). In such a scenario where electronic payments can be made using just thought patterns what would the reason be for keeping physical currency such as coins as banknotes around?