what is the model which most modern central banks are based?
The Bank of England
does it have a formal name?
the Governor and Company of the Bank of England
when was it founded?
1694
is it the oldest bank of it's kind?
no
where does it rankl age wise?
the second oldest central bank
who is the oldest?
the Sveriges Riksbank
who was it established at a banker to?
the English Government
was it nationalized?
yes
when?
1946
who manages their money policy?
The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee
who can give them orders?
The Treasury
who has to agree with those orders?
Parliament
in what time frame?
within 28 days
can it issue bank notes?
yes
how many other UK banks can do that?
Seven
did it ever go public?
yes
when?
1998
who own;s it?
the Treasury Solicitor