An Unusual Journey for Hundreds of Pupils and Students along the “Money Trail”

The journey began at the National Bank of Moldova, where visitors saw commemorative and jubilee coins, a gold bar and the security features of Moldovan banknotes. They attended a financial education lesson on the national financial system, key concepts and products, supervisory institutions and related risks. Older pupils and students tested their knowledge in an interactive game, and the quickest received a mint set. At licensed banks, participants toured the premises and learned how banks work and which financial products are most used.

Governor Octavian Armașu welcomed the institutional cooperation, noting benefits such as personal budgeting, saving and entrepreneurial skills. Economist Dumitru Pîntea of Expert-Grup said higher financial literacy is both an individual gain for families and a collective good that makes monetary policy transmission more efficient. The event was part of the joint project “Învață. Dă sens banilor”, launched in spring this year.