By tracing our journey from the beginning, we are also preserving the institutional knowledge of the first generation of central bankers, many of whom are retired or about to retire. The experiences of this first generation and the information on our near fifty- year journey should inspire the next generation of central bankers.
Let me hasten to add that Both Sides of the Coin is an unvarnished chronicle. The author captures our highs and lows, our achievements and failures, our weaknesses and strengths and our public spats and celebrations.