The sovereign debt crisis meant that the cyclical recovery took much longer to manifest itself: real GDP only returned to its pre-crisis peak level in 2015 but the economic expansion has been robust and broad-based since and looks set to continue. The unemployment rate is on a downward path, although it has not yet reached its pre-crisis level.
The Bank issues new euro bank notes and coins in Finland. It is also responsible for ensuring the authenticity and quality of the money in use in the country by removing counterfeit and damaged notes from circulation. The Bank of Finland has ongoing cooperation with companies specialized in banking and cash distribution services.