The Central Bank of Samoa (Samoan: Faletupe Tutotonu o Samoa), situated in the capital Apia beside the main government buildings, issues the Samoan currency, the Samoan tālā as well as regulates and manages the exchange rate with foreign currencies.

[4] The Central Bank of Samoa was preceded by Monetary Board established in 1975.

[5] The institution made a Maya Declaration Commitment in 2013 with an intent to build an inclusive financial system in Samoa that serves all members of society.

[6] Its official name in the Samoan language, Faletupe Tutotonu o Samoa, means 'Central Bank (lit.

The head office for the bank is situated in the capital Apia, near the government buildings and by a historic clock tower.