General Terms and Conditions

The National Cash Forum facilitates the ongoing and open exchange of information on cash issues between the relevant stakeholders in the cash cycle in Germany. It is expected to meet up to twice a year.

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “Saarland”. Scheduled for be issued at 16 January 2025, the coin is part of the “Federal States II” series that began in 2023. One €2 coin will be brought out every year, each celebrating a different federal state and showcasing an emblem that encapsulates the state depicted.

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.

At the beginning of November, Fritzi Köhler-Geib was appointed as new member of the Executive Board. The Executive Board has therefore reallocated its areas of responsibility. The following allocation of responsibilities shall apply with immediate effect.

Der digitale Euro wäre ein digitales Zahlungsmittel. Er würde von den Zentralbanken des Euroraums ausgegeben werden – genauso wie die Euro-Banknoten. Alle Bürgerinnen und Bürger könnten den digitalen Euro nutzen. Die Zentralbanken des Euroraums würden damit den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern zusätzlich zu Bargeld ein Zahlungsmittel anbieten, das sie schnell, einfach und sicher verwenden könnten.

When the third stage of European monetary union (EMU) was initiated on 1 January 1999, monetary and foreign exchange policy was transferred to the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), which consists of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the national central banks of the participating member states.

Information on the €5 collectors’ coin series “Climate zones of the earth” and “Wonderful world of insects”. 

Sie haben Ihr berufliches Ziel bereits klar vor Augen und wollen Ihre im Studium erworbenen Kenntnisse unmittelbar anwenden?

Dann bewerben Sie sich direkt auf eine ausgeschriebene Stelle in einem der vielfältigen und interessanten Tätigkeitsbereiche der Deutschen Bundesbank.

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.

Unlike the nominal interest rate, the yield on debt securities outstanding indicates the interest actually received per annum.

The Deutsche Bundesbank will use your personal information in compliance with data protection regulations and has appointed a Data Protection Officer pursuant to the Federal Data Protection Act.

From 29 October 2025, the Money Museum will be offering a unique, collaborative play and spatial experience on the theme of money with its special exhibition ‘My Money & Me’. More information about the content and registration can be found here.

Pictures and information on DEM banknotes and coins, BBK3 and previous series.

Would you like to see the financial industry from a different angle? Would you like a glimpse into everyday working life at a central bank?

Cash or girocard payments remain the least expensive types of payment for retailers. According to the latest Bundesbank study The cost of payment methods in the retail sector, the average cost per cash payment amounts to only €0.43. In terms of the ratio of cost to turnover, the girocard is the most cost-effective method, at an average cost of 1 % of turnover.

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.

Du willst die Welt des Geldes verstehen lernen und hast großes Interesse an den Hintergründen moderner Finanzsysteme? Mit diesem dualen Bachelor-Studium bieten wir Dir einen einzigartigen Berufseinstieg in die Welt des Geldes.

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 €200 banknote of the Europa series was introduced on 17 September 2018. The Europa series was introduced in May 2013, starting with the €5 banknote.

As part of its Christmas series, the German government has decided to mint a €25 collector coin entitled “Advent wreath”, to be issued at 21 November 2024.

Information on the series “Air Moves” and “In the service of society”.

Mit dem Bachelor-Studium „Business Management“ bieten wir Dir – in Kooperation mit der Ostbayerischen Technischen Hochschule in Regensburg (OTH) – einen grundlegenden wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Berufseinstieg.

Mit dem Bachelor-Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre in der Studienrichtung Bank bieten wir Dir – in Kooperation mit der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) – einen attraktiven Berufseinstieg in einem zentralen Thema unseres Wirtschaftssystems.

Next replaces the current ExtraNet. All relevant external sector reporting functions that are currently available in ExtraNet will also be provided in NExt.

Die Finanzsanktionen angesichts der Lage in Haiti dienen der Durchführung von Maßnahmen des Sicherheitsrats der Vereinten Nationen. Sie werden grundsätzlich durch unmittelbar geltende Rechtsakte der Europäischen Union (EU-Verordnungen) in Kraft gesetzt.

Mit dem Bachelor-Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit dem Schwerpunkt Digital Business Management bieten wir Dir – in Kooperation mit der Dualen Hochschule Baden – Württemberg in Karlsruhe (DHBW) – einen attraktiven Berufseinstieg in ein Zukunftsfeld.

Bundesbank’s external position stood at €878 billion at the end of November 2025, with claims from the TARGET2 payment system worth €1041 billion making up around 67 % of total assets. These are followed by international reserves, comprising gold and foreign exchange reserves, including the special drawing rights allocated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which account for a total of 25 % of assets. At 86 %, issuance of euro cash accounted for the bulk of liabilities. Deposits of non-euro area residents amount to 6 % of foreign liabilities.

The average inflation expectations of individuals in Germany for the next 12 months decreased slightly in November, to 2.9 %. In response to a qualitative question on inflation rate developments, the share of households expecting inflation rates to rise during this period declined by 7 percentage points on the previous month to 52 %. Average expectations for inflation three years ahead rose to 3.4 % in November (October: 3.2 %). By contrast, expectations for the average over the next five years remained unchanged, at 3.4 % (October: 3.4 %).

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.

Die Finanzsanktionen gegen die DR Kongo dienen der Durchführung von Maßnahmen des Sicherheitsrats der Vereinten Nationen

Bundesbankpräsident Joachim Nagel sagte bei der Veröffentlichung des Berichts der „High Level Task Force on Simplification“ der Europäischen Zentralbank (EZB): „Unsere Vorschriften zur Regulierung der Banken sind alles in allem auch bisher nicht zu scharf. Aber sie sind mitunter kleinteilig, kompliziert und manchmal widersprüchlich. Daran setzen wir mit den Vorschlägen der High Level Task Force an.“ Der Bericht enthält 17 Empfehlungen, wie das regulatorische und aufsichtsrechtliche Rahmenwerk im Eurosystem vereinfacht werden kann.

The subject area contains information on exchange rates and effective exchange rates. 

Die Europäische Zentralbank (EZB) hat heute Empfehlungen veröffentlicht, die eine vom EZB-Rat eingesetzte, hochrangig besetzte Taskforce ausgearbeitet hat. Diese hatte den Auftrag, Vorschläge zur Vereinfachung der europäischen Rahmenwerke für das Aufsichtsrecht, die Bankaufsicht und das Meldewesen zu erarbeiten.

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.

Im Rahmen einer Werkstudententätigkeit können Sie erste Einblicke in den Arbeitsalltag bei einer Zentralbank gewinnen.

AI is changing the economy and financial markets at a rapid pace. What does this mean for the future of monetary policy? At a joint Bundesbank-SUERF conference, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel and Executive Board member Fritzi Köhler-Geib talked with experts about how AI is reshaping central banking.

Mit dem Bachelor-Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre in der Studienrichtung Dienstleistungsmanagement mit dem Schwerpunkt Digitalisierungsmanagement bieten wir Dir – in Kooperation mit der Dualen Hochschule in Gera-Eisenach (DHGE) – einen attraktiven Berufseinstieg in ein Zukunftsfeld.

These statistics concern securities deposits which are operated for domestic and foreign depositors ("B safe custody business") by the institutions required to report. In addition, domestic banks also have to report their own securities portfolios ("A safe custody business") irrespective of where the securities are being kept in safe custody.