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The publication “Sveriges Riksbank – a 350-year journey”
26/01/2018 -The publication “Sveriges Riksbank – a 350-year journey” was produced in conjunction with the Riksbank’s 350th anniversary and looks back at important events in the history of the Riksbank up to today's date.
About the website
21/11/2025 -We use the Riksbank’s website to communicate about the Riksbank’s activities and decisions. The website is intended to make it easier for our visitors to understand, review, and evaluate our work.
Stamps
26/01/2018 -PostNord issued two new stamps in 2018 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Sveriges Riksbank.
Former Governors of the Riksbank
24/01/2025 -Here you can read about the people who have been governors at the Riksbank since 1901.
Wave of devaluations starts
07/02/2018 -In Europe, governments try to set up new exchange rate agreements with each other. Sweden participates in these attempts but, under the pressure of deteriorated competitiveness, the krona is devalued repeatedly from 1976 on.
Interest rate 500% – the krona floats
07/02/2018 -In autumn 1992, the Riksbank raises the interest rate to 500 per cent to defend the krona. This defence fails and the krona exchange rate is floated.
Per Åsbrink becomes Governor
07/02/2018 -When Per Åsbrink takes up his position, Sweden is conducting a low interest rate policy. This changes when he pushes through the ‘interest rate coup’ of 1957. Under Åsbrink, a jubilee foundation is set up in the bank's name, alongside the...
Bengt Dennis becomes Governor of the Riksbank
07/02/2018 -Under Bengt Dennis, the marginal rate is raised to 500 per cent for a couple of days in 1992. The fixed exchange rate is replaced by a floating one. Dennis also manages a financial and banking crisis and introduces the Riksbank’s inflation...
Stock market crash on Wall Street
07/02/2018 -On 24 October 1929, the stock exchange on Wall Street in New York crashes. This event marks the end of the Roaring Twenties and is the start of a worldwide depression. The Riksbank is led by Ivar Rooth.
New law gives the Riksbank more independence
07/02/2018 -The Sveriges Riksbank Act is changed to give the Riksbank a more independent role. The bank’s task of maintaining price stability is also confirmed by law. Moreover, the Riksbank shall promote a safe and efficient payment system.