CIENxCIEN (one hundred percent) is a podcast on the latest economic, technological and social developments, brought to you by people working at the Banco de España. We want to throw open our doors and tell you about what we do, how we do it and the impact it has on your day-to-day life.
These down-to-earth yet rigorous podcasts will blend the simplicity of conversations between colleagues with the professionalism of our work in different areas, placing all our expertise at your disposal.
24/07/2026
We handle banknotes all the time, yet we seldom pause to think about what lies behind – and within – them. In this episode we discover how today’s banknotes are designed, through a process that combines art, technology, science and even psychology to create something as familiar as it is indispensable. Because a banknote is not defined by its face value alone: it also stands for trust, identity, and much more besides.
Series: Economy
Series: International
Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy
Series: Economy, Inside the Bank
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05/03/2026
What does responding “I don't know” say about your gender and your financial literacy and behaviour?
The differences between men and women in financial literacy do not depend solely on whether their replies to a survey are right or wrong. Women tend to respond “I don’t know” more frequently. This option, which helps to explain the gender gap in literacy, is also linked to specific financial behaviours and settings.
15/10/2025
Small steps add up: the power of financial education Series: Economy
In today’s digital world we’re constantly surrounded by all kinds of financial content: data, trends, advice... So much, in fact, that we can end up feeling overwhelmed or thinking that economics and finance are just for experts. And yet, we are constantly making financial decisions that affect not only our wallets, but the broader economy too. Are we really aware of those choices? How do we make them – and why? And what if we could make better ones? Let’s find out together.
Survey of Financial Competences
