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We start using decimals
07/02/2018 -The decimal system is introduced for coins and we get one coin system instead of two parallel ones. Instead of riksdaler banco and riksdaler riksgälds, we get riksdaler riksmynt, which are divided into 100 öre. ...
First banknotes in Europe
07/02/2018 -Stockholms Banco issues the first real banknotes in Europe. They are a great success, but it all ends in a bank failure.
The world's largest coin
07/02/2018 -During the 1630s and 1640s, production in the Falu copper mine increased substantially and to keep up the price of copper it was decided to begin manufacturing large plate coins made of copper. The biggest one weighs 19.7 kg and is the largest...
Absolute monarchy takes power over the bank
07/02/2018 -Charles XI introduces absolute monarchy and decides that the royal powers will have the last word on all matters. This also applies to the Bank of the Estates of the Realm (Sveriges Riksbank).
A bank in every town
25/01/2018 -To remedy the lack of coins, Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna proposes setting up a bank in every town. This would make money circulate more quickly and stimulate trade.
First building of its own
07/02/2018 -The Bank of the Estates of the Realm (Sveriges Riksbank) moves into Södra Bankohuset at Järntorget in the old town of Stockholm. The building, which still stands, is designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. ...
Sweden’s first bank
07/02/2018 -Johan Palmstruch starts Sweden’s first bank, Stockholms Banco. Charles X Gustav emphasises the bank's importance in safeguarding the value of money. ...
Copper standard is introduced
30/04/2018 -The first copper coins are minted when Sweden introduces the copper standard in 1624. The reasons for this are the shortage of silver and gold due to the prolonged wars, and a desire to maintain the price of copper, which was Sweden's most...
Degree project at the Riksbank
03/02/2025 -Each year, the Riksbank offers assistant supervision for thesis projects to a limited number of master’s students in economics and statistics enrolled at Swedish universities. Students are expected to have a main supervisor at their university,...