Danmarks Nationalbank
Danmarks Nationalbank (in Danish often simply Nationalbanken) is the central bank of the Kingdom of Denmark. It is a non-eurozone member of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). Since its establishment in 1818, the objective of the Nationalbank as an independent and credible institution is to issue the Danish currency, the krone, and ensure its stability. The Board of Governors holds full responsibility for the monetary policy.
Institutional profile
- Name
- Danmarks Nationalbank [1]
- Institution type
- Central bank / monetary authority [1]
- Jurisdiction / coverage
- Denmark, Kingdom of [1]
- Established
- 1818-08-01 [2]
- Headquarters
- Danish National Bank [2]
- Legal form
- Foundations and other independent institutions [2]
- Official website
- www.nationalbanken.dk ↗ [1]
- Country in background record
- Denmark [2]
Institutional role and background
Danmarks Nationalbank (in Danish often simply Nationalbanken) is the central bank of the Kingdom of Denmark. It is a non-eurozone member of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). Since its establishment in 1818, the objective of the Nationalbank as an independent and credible institution is to issue the Danish currency, the krone, and ensure its stability. The Board of Governors holds full responsibility for the monetary policy. [3]
Danmarks Nationalbank undertakes all functions related to the management of the Danish central-government debt. The division of responsibility is set out in an agreement between the Ministry of Finance of Denmark and Danmarks Nationalbank. [3]
It is also a member of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). [3]
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Institutional history
Establishment date in the institutional background record. [2]
Source-supported connections
Frequently asked questions
When was Danmarks Nationalbank established?
1818-08-01. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
Where is Danmarks Nationalbank headquartered?
Danish National Bank. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
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Sources and review dates
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