The Bank is the only institution that is permitted to issue Fijian dollars (FJD) and put them into circulation.

Following independence from Britain in 1970, the Central Monetary Authority (CMA) was created in 1973 and took over the issuing of currency and further expanded responsibilities.

The CMA was tasked with regulating the issue, supply, availability and international exchange of the Fijian dollar (FJD); with promoting monetary stability and a sound financial structure; and fostering credit and exchange conditions for the economic development of Fiji.

Key areas of duties include: The Currency and Corporate Services department has primary responsibility for currency issues and internal administration of the RBF, including financial reporting and human resources management.

[5] It is also one of the original 17 regulatory institutions to make specific national commitments to financial inclusion under the Maya Declaration[6] during the 2011 AFI Global Policy Forum.