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Heritage Exhibition 2023

 The Story Of
Money In Namibia

Discover the Bank of Namibia's rich heritage through a fascinating collection of artefacts and memorabilia that showcase the institution's history and accomplishments. This curated selection represents key moments in the Bank's journey, from its inception to its present-day role in shaping Namibia's economic landscape. Experience the story of the Bank of Namibia as it unfolds through these tangible relics, each holding a unique significance in the nation's financial development.

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Meaning Of Money With
Regards to Namibia

The display will explain the meaning of money. With regard to Namibia, early kinds of money will be illustrated.

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The bartering system utilized by
indigenous Namibians

The bartering system utilized by indigenous Namibians is prominently shown, with commodities.

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Arrival of Europeans as hunters,
Missionaries, and Explorers

The display will explain the meaning of money. With regard to Namibia, early kinds of money will be illustrated.

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Land and Mining Rights were
Traded for Firearms, Ammo, and Booze

Finally, land and mining rights were traded for firearms, ammo, and booze.

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  TIMELINE OF BANK GOVERNORS

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1990
Dr Wouter Bernard

16 June 1990 -
31 August 1991

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1991
Erik Lennert Karlsson

1 September 1991 -
31 December 1993

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1994
Dr Jaafar bin Ahmad

1 January 1994 -
31 December 1996

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1997
Hon. Tom Alweendo

1 January 1997 -
25 March 2010

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2010
Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi

25 March 2010 -
1 June 2020

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2020
Johannes !Gawaxab

1 June 2020 -
Present

Discover Our History

As Namibia's central bank, the Bank's functions are unique and important to every person of the country.Therefore,the actions of the Bank should not only be transparent but also fully understood by all relevant stakeholders.

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Educational Corner

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Financial Stress: The Aftermath of Holiday Spending

The 40-day long month of January is finally over, the month was tough for most people who did not plan their finances properly, and most bank balances were in a negative...

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Holiday Spending

It’s that time of the year when the city street lights bright up with its festive lights. The festive mood sets in and the summer parties and gatherings start to happen more frequently...

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Investing for your Future

Investing, along with saving and paying off debt, is an important aspect of financial and wealth management of all people, society and the economy in general.

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