About the Bank
Norges Bank is Norway's central bank. The Bank shall promote economic stability in Norway. Norges Bank also manages the Government Pension Fund Global and the bank’s own foreign exchange reserves.
What does Norges Bank do?
Organisation
The highest decision-making bodies of Norges Bank are the Executive Board, the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee and the Supervisory Council.
Our mission and core responsibilities
Norges Bank’s mission is to promote economic stability and manage substantial assets on behalf of the Norwegian people.
Careers at Norges Bank
Current vacanicies
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Frequently asked questions
What does Norges Bank do?
Norges Bank is the central bank of Norway. The Bank has executive and advisory responsibilities in the area of monetary policy, manages Norway’s foreign exchange reserves and the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and is responsible for promoting efficient and robust payment systems and financial markets. In addition, the Bank has the sole right to issue Norwegian banknotes and coins.
Who owns Norges Bank?
Norges Bank is a separate legal entity with the capacity to be a party to legal proceedings, and is owned by the central government.
Can I open a bank account at Norges Bank?
No, you cannot. Norges Bank does not offer any banking services to the general public.
I think that my bank has made a mistake. May I file a complaint with Norges Bank?
No, you should contact The Norwegian Financial Services Complaints Board.
How large are the gold reserves in Norges Bank?
Norges Bank has sold the gold bars in the central bank's gold reserves, with the exception of seven gold bars reserved for exhibition purposes and 3 ½ tons of gold coins that were part of the "gold transport" to England in 1940. Gold is no longer included in Norges Bank's international reserves.
Norges Bank sold 33.5 tons of gold bars in the first quarter of 2004. Revenues from the sale of gold totalled USD 447.4m, which is equivalent to approximately NOK 3.1bn. See the press release.