Welcome
to the Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 6th September 2006.
The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is also the single integrated regulator of Bahrain's financial industry.
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News & Announcements
Manama, Bahrain – 26th March 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic Ijara Murabaha Sukuk, […]
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 18th March 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced its decision to maintain the overnight deposit interest rate […]
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 15 March 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) Board of Directors held its first meeting for the year […]
CBB’s Currency Museum
Sun-Thu from 9:00 to 14:00
The Central Bank of Bahrain’s museum opened in 16 February 1999 and showcases some of the rarest coins in the region. Admission is free.