Objective

Participants in this online course will have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of all aspects of cash supply of the Eurosystem with a particular focus on the Bundesbank and its role under the ESCB rules governing banknotes and coins. It will also provide a valuable virtual forum for central bankers from around the world to engage in an initial exchange of views on the European approach.

Contents

• Organisation of the Bundesbank
• Euro cash issuance and responsibilities for banknotes and coins in Europe and Germany
• Banknotes and coins in circulation
• Demand forecasting
• Banknote printing
• Innovative new coin products
• Cash recycling/common rules
• Cash-processing machines in use
• Ergonomic and efficient approaches to operations
• Future challenges

Target group

This online course is designed for experienced professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and gain insights into the approaches used in Europe, with a particular focus on the Bundesbank. It is also suited for newcomers to central bank cash departments who wish to begin by acquiring a comprehensive overview of the field.