Bulgarian National Bank

The Bulgarian National Bank, or BNB, is the central bank of the Republic of Bulgaria. Headquartered in Sofia, the bank was established in 1879. It is the 13th oldest central bank in the world.

An independent institution responsible for issuing all banknotes and coins in the country, BNB oversees and regulates the banking sector and is tasked with safekeeping the government's currency reserves. It is also the sole owner of the Bulgarian Mint.

The bank has a key role in the Bulgarian economy. Since 1 October 2007, it has been a member of the European System of Central Banks. The governor of the BNB is a member of the General Assembly of the European Central Bank.