The possible introduction of a digital euro has been the subject of intensive debate among specialists for some time now. The discussion has been slow to trickle down to consumers, however, as revealed by the findings of a representative study presented by the Bundesbank in its latest Monthly Report. 77% of participants surveyed in April 2021 had never heard of the digital euro.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and affects the core tasks of a central bank. Against this backdrop, the Bundesbank is publishing its third climate-related disclosures. These include climate metrics on its non-monetary policy financial investments.

Have you ever accidentally burnt banknotes in the microwave? It’s not as uncommon as you might think. What about an unhappy encounter with a shredder? Our experts can piece even the tiniest fragments back together. If more than half of the banknote is left over, the Bundesbank will replace it. In the final instalment of our video series with Silviana Ursu, we show you what happens with damaged cash.

We used the last summer days and flew with the drone over our premises - watch a few impression in the video above.