The central bank is the supreme monetary institution that regulates and oversees the country's banking system. It has sole authority to issue currency notes and manages the money supply and credit policies. As the banker, agent, and advisor to the government, it handles government accounts, provides short-term financing, collects taxes, and advises on economic and fiscal policy. The central bank also acts as the lender of last resort to commercial banks, facilitates interbank clearing, and maintains the country's foreign exchange reserves to stabilize the currency. Its goals are maintaining financial sovereignty, price stability, and promoting economic development.