BThe National Bank of Moldova (NBM) kicks off Global Money Week, taking place in the period of 17 – 21 March 2025. The key financial education event offers a unique experience to the forefront: visitors will have the chance to discover a historic collector's item - a coin minting press, brought to Chisinau by the Romanian State Mint, especially to be exhibited at the NBM Museum.

This machine, once used to bring coins to life, will allow visitors to understand the art and craftsmanship of coin minting. In an engaging atmosphere, participants will be able to watch interactive demonstrations and even take part in the process of creating a symbolic coin under the theme "Global Money Week".

"This historic press is a testament to monetary evolution and a symbol of the financial world. We are grateful to the Romanian State Mint for making it possible to bring this exceptional piece to Chisinau for the first time. At the National Bank of Moldova, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a fascinating chapter in the history of money. Through Global Money Week, we aim to inspire young people to understand and value financial education, because a prosperous future starts with informed and well-founded choices," stated NBM Governor Anca Dragu.

The minting press will be showcased during guided tours at the NBM Museum, organized in partnership with the Romanian State Mint.

Another highlight of this year's edition is the launch of "FinanciarELE - the Female Leadership Community", a dialogue forum hosted by the Governor of the NBM. This initiative aims to provide valuable insights, mentoring opportunities, and career guidance, thereby fostering female leadership in the financial and banking sector. For this first edition, the guests will include Moldova's representatives to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the European Union Delegation.

In addition, Global Money Week 2025 will feature a series of events designed to inspire and educate:

• Interactive workshops and training sessions for anyone interested in improving their financial literacy.
• A specialized workshop for journalists and journalism students, offering the opportunity to deepen their understanding of monetary policy.
• Educational sessions led by experts from the NBM, in collaboration with the central bank's partners, including the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority and the Independent Think-Tank "Expert-Grup".

Participants will also engage in discussions with mentors on topics such as the role of the central bank, MIA instant payments, responsible financial behavior, the euro as a reference currency, the primary market for government securities, investments and many other subjects that underpin personal financial decision-making.

Global Money Week has reached its 13th edition. This initiative, launched by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and adopted by 176 countries, aims to support young people in developing the financial knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to make responsible financial decisions for personal well-being.