The German economy will make headway again in 2026: while progress will be subdued initially, it will then slowly pick up, said Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel, presenting the Bundesbank’s new Forecast for Germany. According to the forecast, economic growth is being driven mainly by government spending and a resurgence in exports. The experts are expecting GDP growth in 2027 and 2028 as well.

„Mein Euro – Spiel- und Rechengeld“ für die Primarstufe bietet eine große Anzahl an ausstanzbaren Münzen und Banknoten zum Spielen und Rechnen. Das beiliegende Poster zeigt kindgerecht die Münzmotive aller Euro-Länder, die Euro-Banknoten sowie eine Karte mit den Euro-Ländern.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “35 years of German unity” scheduled to be issued on 25 September 2025. This year marks the 35th anniversary of German reunification. On 3 October 1990, the Basic Law fulfilled its mandate to the German people by bringing Germany’s unity and freedom full circle.

The Bundesbank will replace damaged euro and Deutsche Mark banknotes if more than half of the note is presented or it can be proved that the missing (larger) part of the banknote has been destroyed.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

The Regional Offices monitor credit institutions and financial service providers in their respective regions. The branches are subordinate to the Regional Office and supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins.