CIENxCIEN Podcast

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.

Sostenibilidad: el Banco se moja

05/06/2026 Victoria Díaz , Alicia de Quinto , Damián Gemeno , Miguel Ángel Peña and Rubén Ortuño

Durante mucho tiempo hemos hablado de sostenibilidad como si fuese una etiqueta, algo que se consigue y en torno a lo que construir un relato. Pero ¿y si en realidad fuese otra cosa? ¿Y si fuese un activo clave para generar valor, mejorar la eficiencia y garantizar el futuro?

Series: Sustainability, Inside the Bank

Highlights

Can tariffs change the world?

06/05/2025

Javier Pérez

The import tariffs that the United States is imposing are shaking markets and the global economy. Could tariffs be a game changer?
In recent decades every economy in the world has grown thanks to globalisation. But inequalities have increased in the most developed countries, creating a sense of injustice in some.
Grab your headphones and find out where the United States’ true hegemonic power resides.

Series: International

What’s the cost of not being sustainable?

01/04/2025

Soledad Núñez

Imagine that, instead of living 50 more years, you were to live 200 more. Or even 500. Do you think you would use your resources as you do now, or would you rather keep a little more for tomorrow? That is what living sustainably is about: concerning ourselves not only with our own needs today but also with the needs of future generations. If you believe it would be very costly to create a sustainable world, you have no idea how expensive it would be to carry on with our unsustainable one.

Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy

Step inside the Banco de España

14/01/2025

José Luis Escrivá (Governor)

In the very first episode of the CIENxCIEN podcast, join Governor José Luis Escrivá as you step through the doors of the Banco de España to discover the many roles we play.
We will leverage his extensive career to explore the differences between the Banco de España and other national and international organisations and reflect on how the Bank has changed over the last 40 years.
Are you ready? Grab your headphones and step inside the Banco de España!

Series: Economy, Inside the Bank

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22/04/2026

The Banco de España’s Archive: a 30 km journey through history Series: Heritage

Patricia Alonso , Raquel Jiménez and Rosario Calleja

Did you know that the Banco de España’s Archive houses plans of major public works, beautifully handwritten papers and photographs that document life over more than two centuries? Let’s accompany Patricia Alonso, Raquel Jiménez and Rosario Calleja on a journey across 30 kilometres of shelves to discover how we preserve an institution’s memories, which are, after all, the collective memories of a whole society.

Historical and artistic heritage

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11/02/2026

The library’s (special) value: facts vs falsehoods Series: Inside the Bank

Celia Álvaro and Patricio Cerro

Did you know that what is often considered the very first piece of fake news claimed there were people living on the Moon? Misinformation is nothing new and although we may no longer fall for stories like this one from 1835, we are still surrounded by false claims dressed up to sound convincing. So how do we cut through them? Welcome to the Library, a place where every resource is chosen with care and packaged with a sprinkle of critical thinking. Just what we need to get our bearings.

Historical and artistic heritage

Subhome

10/10/2025

The Banco de España opens its doors: a journey through the art and architecture of a time-honoured institution Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Yolanda Romero

The Banco de España is opening its doors to you if you are keen to explore the history, architecture and art collection of this institution dating back more than 200 years. Join us for guided tours of the building.

Historical and artistic heritage

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01/10/2025

The hidden treasures of the Banco de España Series: Heritage, Inside the Bank

Yolanda Romero

When people think about the treasures the Banco de España keeps within its walls, their first thought is often the gold stored in its vaults. But some riches are not kept underground, as their value lies in being on display for people to enjoy: they are the treasures belonging to our art collection. Join us in getting to know these treasures and explore part of our history with Yolanda Romero, curator of the Banco de España’s heritage and collections. Discover how art and society advance hand in hand.

Historical and artistic heritage

Subhome

25/09/2025

Centuries of history on the page. Conserving our heritage at the Banco de España Library Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Celia Álvaro Gómez and Patricio Cerro de la Fuente

Imagine you’re reading a book that dates back 500 years. How has it managed to survive wars, fires, floods and centuries of use? Largely thanks to the efforts of libraries like ours at the Banco de España.

Historical and artistic heritage

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06/08/2025

The Banco de España’s Historical Archive: a chronicle of our past Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Elena Serrano

The Banco de España’s Historical Archive is one of the best-preserved bank archives in the world. It safeguards millions of documents dating back to 1782 and oversees our remarkable collection of banknotes and coins. It is an indispensable source of information about Spain’s modern history and is increasingly accessible to the public.

Historical and artistic heritage

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04/07/2024

The value of an exhibition: “Photographic Archive. Banco de España. From Albumen to Pixel" Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Elena Serrano García and Patricia Alonso del Torno

The Banco de España’s Historical Archive preserves the Bank’s institutional memory from 1782 to the present day. Part of the Archive’s photographic collection, which contains some 25,000 images, is now on display at our Madrid headquarters until 20 July 2024.

Historical and artistic heritage