About the Riksbank
The Riksbank is Sweden's central bank. We ensure that money retains its value and that payments can be made safely and efficiently. We also issue banknotes and coins.
News about the Riksbank
- 11/10/2021 News David Card, Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens awarded the Prize in Economic Sciences for 2021
- 09/09/2021 News Henrik Jönsson new acting Head of Corporate Services Department
- 31/08/2021 News, Press release SWESTR can be used as the reference rate for financial contracts from 2 September
What does the Riksbank do?
About the Riksbank's activities and role in the Swedish economy.
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Does Sweden need an e-krona?
The Riksbank is investigating whether the krona needs to be issued in an electronic form, an "e-krona".
E-krona
The Riksbank’s measures in connection with the corona pandemic
Read about the measures to alleviate the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic