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Wiener Stadtbank

Early note-issuing bank in Austria

The Wiener Stadtbank or Wiener Stadtbanco (lit. 'Municipal Bank of Vienna') was an Austrian municipal bank which in 1762 became the first note-issuing bank of the Habsburg monarchy. It was founded in 1706 by Emperor Charles VI, and closed in 1811 after having been bankrupted by the financial stress from the Napoleonic Wars.² It was founded by Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1706Founded¹

Industryfinance¹
HeadquartersVienna¹

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Antiguo ayuntamiento, Viena, Austria, 2020-01-31, DD 05 — Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Wiener Stadtbank or Wiener Stadtbanco (lit. 'Municipal Bank of Vienna') was an Austrian municipal bank which in 1762 became the first note-issuing bank of the Habsburg monarchy. It was founded in 1706 by Emperor Charles VI, and closed in 1811 after having been bankrupted by the financial stress from the Napoleonic Wars.²

The story

Founded by Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor in 1706.¹

Leadership

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FounderCharles VI, Holy Roman Emperor¹

Timeline

1706Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaWiener Stadtbank
WikidataQ9373172

Sources

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WikidataWiener Stadtbank on Wikidata
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WikipediaWiener Stadtbank on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsWiener Stadtbank photo by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0