Die Deutsche Bundesbank hat erstmals eine digitale Ausstellung konzipiert und am Mittwoch eröffnet. „Schwarz-Rot-GOLD“ ist der Titel der innovativ gestalteten Sonderausstellung, in der Besucherinnen und Besucher alles vom Gold als Element über die Goldquellen und den Goldhandel bis zu den Goldreserven der Zentralbanken erfahren.

In the period from January to June 2024, the Bundesbank removed significantly more counterfeit money from circulation in Germany than in the six months prior, detecting around 38,600 counterfeit euro banknotes with a nominal value of €2.4 million. This was 29% more than in the second half of 2023. Meanwhile, the total loss arising from counterfeit banknotes was only slightly up, by just under 5%. The increase was driven by easily identifiable counterfeits, especially of €10 and €20 banknotes, said Burkhard Balz, the Bundesbank’s Executive Board member whose remit includes cash management.

Our historical archives contain sources which give an exact account of gold swap transactions with the central bank of the United States – the Fed. The sources show how the Bundesbank’s quality control procedures and its stringent requirements regarding the composition of its gold made an accurate settlement of accounts possible.

Thanks to our digital presence, you can explore the museum even outside of its opening hours.