Established in 1814, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is the central bank of the Netherlands and an integral part of the Eurosystem. As an independent central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank works in close cooperation with its European partners to achieve price stability, a shock-resilient financial system and a secure, reliable and efficient payment system, strong and sound financial institutions that meet their obligations and commitments. The sole shareholder of De Nederlandsche Bank is the Dutch state.