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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12/12/2025
Bank resolution: how to protect the banking system without public bail-outs
Bank resolution aims to efficiently and swiftly resolve failing banks, while protecting customers, public resources and financial stability. Over its ten years of existence, the Single Resolution Mechanism has effectively managed major crises, including the Banco Popular episode.
