The Banque de France is an independent institution of the French Republic that has guarded the nation’s currency and financial system for over two hundred years.
It is a key player in France’s economic and financial system, performing public service and general interest missions for public and private sector operators.
Discover the Banque de France
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An independent and trusted institution
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A public service role and missions
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A strategy for the future
An institution rooted in history
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The history of the Banque de France
Behind the Bank’s doors
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The collections
Updated on 15 January 2024