Sveriges Riksbank
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Sveriges Riksbank, or simply the Riksbank, is the central bank of Sweden. Founded in 1668, it is the world's oldest surviving central bank, and the third oldest bank in continuous operation.[3][4] Prior to World War I, it was also the only state-owned central bank outside of the Russian Empire.[5]
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Headquarters | Brunkebergstorg 11 103 37 Stockholm Sweden |
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Established | 17 September 1668; 355 years ago (1668-09-17) |
Ownership | 100% state ownership[1] |
Governor | Erik Thedéen |
Central bank of | Sweden |
Currency | Swedish krona SEK (ISO 4217) |
Reserves | 49 830 million USD[1] |
Reserve requirements | None |
Bank rate | 0.75[2] |
Interest on reserves | 0.65[2] |
Interest paid on excess reserves? | not applicable (no reserve requirements) |
Preceded by | Riksens Ständers Bank (1668) Stockholms Banco (1657) |
Website | www |
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