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Central Bank of Ireland

Information

The Central Bank of Ireland acts as an agent for and banker to the Government. The Central Bank is responsible for printing euro notes and minting euro coins - this activity takes place in the Currency Centre of the bank.

The Bank is now a member of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). The ESCB comprises the European Central Bank and the national central banks of the 12 European Union states that have adopted the euro. The tasks of the ESCB include conducting foreign exchange operations for the Eurozone countries, managing official currency reserves within each country and promoting the smooth operating of financial institutions.

Where to apply

Central Bank of Ireland

P.O. Box No. 559
Dame Street
Dublin
Ireland

Tel:+353 (0)1 224 6000
Locall:1890 777 777
Fax:+353 (0)1 671 6561
Homepage: http://www.centralbank.ie
Email: enquiries@centralbank.ie


Central Bank of Ireland

Financial Regulation
PO Box 559
Dame Street
Dublin 2
Ireland

Tel:(01) 224 6000
Locall:1890 777 777
Fax:(01) 671 6561
Homepage: http://www.centralbank.ie/regulation/Pages/home.aspx
Email: enquiries@centralbank.ie


Page updated: 6 December 2010

Language

Gaeilge

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Contact Us

If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.