The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) will organise the event “In the world of Bănuț” on Sunday, 31 May, on the eve of International Children’s Day. The event is dedicated to children aged between 5 and 8, as well as to parents, educators and teachers interested in giving their children a friendly introduction to the world of money.

The event will take place at the NBM headquarters and will include guided tours, educational games and practical activities adapted to the children’s age group. Through simple explanations, visual examples and interactive exercises, children will discover the history of the national currency, the security features of money, and the role of the central bank in the economy.

The event is organised on a Sunday to make it easier for children and families from different communities, including rural areas, to attend. In this way, the NBM aims to provide as many children as possible with a genuine opportunity to take part in financial education activities.

“Through this initiative, the National Bank of Moldova continues to promote financial education from an early age and to bring the institution closer to children, parents and the wider community. It is important for children to understand, in a natural and accessible way, the role of money, the value of responsible choices and the importance of financial security. A more financially educated society is built on knowledge acquired early in life, and childhood is the natural starting point for this journey,” emphasised Ms Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova.

The activities prepared by NBM experts are designed to make learning a memorable experience. Children will take part in observation, matching and recognition games, learn how to identify genuine banknotes, and discover through practical examples why money should be protected and used responsibly.

The programme will include activities such as “The Creative Banknote”, “Nominal Value”, “Magnetic Puzzle”, and other interactive exercises aimed at stimulating curiosity, attention, creativity and teamwork.

Visits will take place between 10:00 and 15:00, at each fixed time. Children must be accompanied by adults: parents, grandparents, educators or teachers — who will be granted access to the NBM premises upon presentation of an identity document and will be responsible for the children’s safety throughout the visit.

To participate, interested groups are kindly asked to register in advance by emailing edufin@bnm.md. Visits will also be possible without prior registration, by arriving at the scheduled times mentioned above.

The “In the world of Bănuț” initiative, launched in 2021, aims to familiarise children with basic financial concepts in an accessible, interactive and age-appropriate manner.