National Reserve Bank of Tonga

National Reserve Bank of Tonga
HeadquartersNukuʻalofa
EstablishedJuly 1, 1989 (1989-07-01)
Ownership100% state ownership
GovernorTatafu Moeaki
Central bank ofTonga
CurrencyTongan pa'anga
TOP (ISO 4217)
Reserves140 million USD
Websitewww.reservebank.to

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT; Tongan: Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ʻo Tongá) is the central bank of Tonga. The Reserve Bank is responsible for regulating the issue and supply of domestic and international currency, as well as promoting monetary stability and economic development. It also advises the Ministry of Finance on banking and monetary matters, acts as the principal banker and fiscal agent of the Government of Tonga, and is responsible for the licensing and supervision of financial institutions. The current Governor is Tatafu Moeaki who succeeded Ngongo Kioa.

NRBT is active in promoting financial inclusion and is a member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion.

NRBT Building hosts the Embassy of Japan.

NRBT Is the current tallest building in Tonga, standing at 18m (59 ft).