The Central Bank may, in accordance with the instructions and rules stipulated in the investment policy and guidelines approved by the Board of Directors, invest its Foreign Reserves in all or any of the following instruments:

1) Gold bullions, gold coins and other precious metals.

2) Currency notes and coins, call money, and placements in foreign countries.

3) Securities issued or secured by governments of foreign countries and related entities, or by international monetary and financial institutions.

4) Derivatives and other financial instruments required for the management of Central Bank’s exposure to interest rates, currencies, credit, gold, and other precious metals.

5) Any other financial assets the Central Bank deems appropriate for investment as foreign assets, subject to approval of the Board of Directors.