Activities
The Banco de España’s mission is to support stable economic growth.
Central Balance Sheet Data Office
The Central Balance Sheet Data Office (CBSO) of the Banco de España compiles, processes, prepares and analyses economic and financial data of Spanish non-financial corporations in order to get a better insight into these companies. This information is also used to draw up the financial accounts of the Spanish economy and to analyse business performance and the effects of monetary policy measures on business financing and earnings. The CBSO conducts specially tailored surveys on a voluntary basis with collaborating firms to obtain more detailed and richer information.
Banknotes and coins
Cash plays an important role in the proper functioning of the economy. Euro banknotes and coins are the only legal tender in the euro area and the only form of public money to which everyone has access. As such, cash is key for the social inclusion of the most vulnerable groups who have limited access to new technologies. Cash also provides us with a means of payment if electronic payment systems are unavailable. This section offers further information about euro coins and notes, as well as historical data and information about the peseta.
Analysis and research
Among the key responsibilities of the Banco de España are economic analysis and research. This includes the study and monitoring of the Spanish economy and its environment, economic policies (focusing especially on the Eurosystem’s monetary policy) and the banking and financial systems.