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Central Bank of The Bahamas

The Central Bank of The Bahamas was established on 1st June 1974, to carry out the independent monetary policy and financial sector supervisory functions entrusted upon The Bahamas after political independence from Great Britain in 1973.

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About Us

About Us

The Central Bank of The Bahamas was established on 1st June 1974, to carry out the independent monetary policy and financial sector supervisory functions entrusted upon The Bahamas after political independence from Great Britain in 1973.

Numismatic Coins

Numismatic Coins

The Numismatic Coin Programme was initiated with the issuance of two specimen Silver sets in 1966: a 7-coin and 9-coin set. These sets were designed by renowned British artist Arnold Machin, and were minted by the Royal Mint of London.

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Careers

Welcome to the Central Bank of The Bahamas' Career Center. The Central Bank is committed to attracting and retaining dynamic and qualified achievers.

Quarterly Report Infographics - September 2025

Quarterly Report Infographics - September 2025

Quarterly Report Infographics - September 2025

Exchange Rates

Daily Spot Foreign Exchange Rates

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  • CURRENCY

    USD
    GBP
    EUR
  • BUY

    1.0000
    1.3424
    1.1594
  • SELL

    1.0000
    1.3491
    1.1652
Key Indicators
Indicators

Key Indicators

Interest Rates (3/2026)

Discount (Bank) Rate
4.00%

Liquidity (3/2026)

B$ (Million)
1977.70

External Reserves (3/2026)

B$ (Million)
3081.20

Private Sector Credit (3/2026)

B$ (Million)
6069.90

Inflation Rate (12/2025)

Annualised Change
1.11%
News
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News & Announcements

Publications
Latest

Publications

All Publications
Document Title Date Issued Section
Annual Report & Statement of Accounts, 2025 2026-05-08 Annual Reports
Bank Lending Conditions Survey December 2025 2026-05-05 Surveys and Other Research Publications
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) March 2026 2026-05-04 Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) February 2026 2026-03-30 Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
Quarterly Economic Review December 2025 2026-03-05 Quarterly Economic Review
Supervision
Latest

Bank Supervision

All Bank Supervision
Document Title Date Issued Section
Test Record Bank Supervision 2026-05-25 -
Supervised Financial Institutions List as at 22-May-2026 2026-05-22 Supervised Financial Institutions
Draft Guidance Note on Treatment of Politically Exposed Persons - Industry Consultation 2026-05-22 Consultation Documents
Guidelines to Assess the Fitness and Propriety of Compliance Officers 2026-05-20 Consultation Documents
Supervised Financial Institutions List as at 15-May-2026 2026-05-15 Supervised Financial Institutions

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