The bank is a legal entity in itself (sui generis) with an autonomous position within Aruba's public sector.

The principle tasks of the bank are to maintain the internal and external value of the florin and to promote the soundness and integrity of the financial system.

The Central Bank of Aruba is currently led by its president Mrs. Jeanette R Semeleer.

GT 32), are to: Conduct monetary policy; Supervise the financial system; Issue bank notes; Issue coins on behalf of the government; Act as the banker for the government; Be the central foreign exchange bank and, as such, to regulate the flow of payments to and from other countries; and to advise the Minister of Finance on financial matters.

The bank performs these tasks through a variety of activities, which include: Formulating and implementing monetary policy and related measures through, among other things, regulating bank credit and liquidity; Monitoring economic and financial developments.