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ECB - European Central Bank

Identification
Name
European Central Bank
Acronym
ECB
Logo

Homepage
http://www.ecb.int/
General
Foundation
1 June 1998
Purpose

The ECB is the central bank for Europe's single currency, the euro.
The ECB’s main task is to maintain the euro's purchasing power and thus price stability in the euro area.
The euro area comprises the 17 European Union countries that have introduced the euro since 1999.

Former institution
EMI - European Monetary Institute
Euro

Related terms
See also

EIB - European Investment Bank
EIF - European Investment Fund

Identification
Name	European Central Bank
Acronym	ECB
Logo
Homepage	http://www.ecb.int/
General
Foundation	1 June 1998
Purpose	The ECB is the central bank for Europe's single currency, the euro. The ECB’s main task is to maintain the euro's purchasing power and thus price stability in the euro area. The euro area comprises the 17 European Union countries that have introduced the euro since 1999.
Former institution	EMI - European Monetary Institute
Euro
Related terms
See also	EIB - European Investment Bank EIF - European Investment Fund