New Zealand Central bank discount rate

Central bank discount rate: 5% (31 December 2008)
8.25% (31 December 2007)
Rank: 51

Definition: This entry provides the annualized interest rate a country's central bank charges commercial, depository banks for loans to meet temporary shortages of funds.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009