Duration

5 days

Application deadline

3 January 2025

Objective

Participants will learn about modern central bank cash management methods, strategy, branch operations and combating counterfeit money. The full scope of tasks of a modern central bank in the field of cash management will be presented and discussed, ranging from an international perspective to a close-up look at how the Bundesbank conducts its business. Participants will be expected to take an active part in discussions and to exchange their opinions and views during the course; they will also be asked to give a short presentation about their own tasks or a special topic relating to cash management.

Content

• The role of the Bundesbank in the cash cycle
• Issuance policy for banknotes and coins, cash requirement planning
• IT applications for cash management in use at the Bundesbank
• Outstanding IT solutions
• Automation of cash processing
• The Bundesbank’s highly automated branch
• Modern cash centre design: architecture and controlling
• External cash recycling
• The NAC: combating counterfeit and damaged money
• Visit to the Bundesbank’s Frankfurt am Main branch

Target group

This course is designed for mid-level and senior employees involved in issuing and processing banknotes and coins or in dealing with counterfeit money as well as for executives and managers of groups, sections or divisions in the cash department. Participants should have a sound background in cash management and be willing to talk about their area of responsibility.

Please note

A nominating person is mandatory for the participation in our in-person courses.