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Functions of central bank

Describe functions of central bank?

Answer:

(A) Issue of currency: Central bank is the only authority for the issue of currency in country.

(B) Banker to the government (both central and state government). It carries out all banking business of the government and as well manages the public debt.

(C) Bankers bank and supervisor: It keeps a portion of cash reserves of banks, lends them short term funds and gives centralized clearing facilities.

(D) Lender of last resort: The central bank has to give funds to commercial banks as and whenever they require financial help.

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