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Sveriges Riksbank

Sveriges Riksbank, or simply the Riksbank, is the central bank of Sweden. Established in 1668 by the Riksdag, it is the world's oldest surviving central bank, and the third oldest bank in continuous operation.

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Institutional profile

Name
Sveriges Riksbank [1]
Institution type
Central bank / monetary authority [1]
Jurisdiction / coverage
Sweden, Kingdom of [1]
Established
1668 [2]
Headquarters
Riksbankshuset [2]
Official website
www.riksbank.se ↗ [1]
Country in background record
Sweden [2]

Institutional role and background

Sveriges Riksbank, or simply the Riksbank, is the central bank of Sweden. Established in 1668 by the Riksdag, it is the world's oldest surviving central bank, and the third oldest bank in continuous operation. [3]

Prior to World War I, it was also the only state-owned central bank outside of the Russian Empire. [3]

It is also a member of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). [3]

Selected introductory text by Wikipedia contributors — Sveriges Riksbank, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official facts are cited separately.

Institutional history

  1. Establishment date in the institutional background record. [2]

Source-supported connections

Sveriges Riksbank → Jurisdiction in the BOJ directory → Sweden, Kingdom of [1]

Frequently asked questions

When was Sveriges Riksbank established?

1668. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]

Where is Sveriges Riksbank headquartered?

Riksbankshuset. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]

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Sources and review dates

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