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The architect Peter Celsing
20/04/2018 -In 1998, when Stockholm was European City of Culture, Peter Celsing’s architecture was the focal point. It was he that gave a face to the new city of the prosperous post-war era.
The Riksbank’s name and logo
08/10/2026 -The Riksbank’s logo is used as a symbol of the Riksbank and forms the basis of the Riksbank’s visual identity. The Riksbank’s logo must not be used in commercial activities without permission. The logo is subject to special legal protection,...
Published about the renovation
08/06/2026 -This page collects information published by the Riksbank about the renovation of the Riksbank building.
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...
The Riksbank’s Statute Book
21/01/2026 -The Riksbank's Statute Book contains the regulations and general guidelines adopted by the Riksbank.
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,...