The Central Bank of Bolivia is a public institution with legal personality and its own assets. In the framework of the economic policy of the state is a function of the Central Bank of Bolivia maintain stability of the domestic purchasing power of the currency, to contribute to economic and social development.

The powers of the Central Bank of Bolivia, in coordination with the economic policy determined by the Executive Branch, in addition to those identified by law:

1. Determine and implement monetary policy.
2. Run the exchange rate policy.
3. Regular payment system.
4. To authorize the issuance of currency.
5. Manage international reserves.