Join the Bank of England for a surprising and entertaining tour through the mechanics of money. Authored by Rupal Patel, Jack Leslie, and contributors from the Bank of England, this hardcover book reveals the often-unseen truths about how money truly works, explaining complex systems in an engaging manner.

• Discover the surprising truths about how money functions, often contrary to common belief.
• Gain insight into how ordinary banks create money from scratch and the mechanisms preventing chaos.
• Explore the causes of inflation and historical attempts to manage rising prices.
• Learn what happens inside the Bank of England during a banking crisis and why current systems ensure money safety.
• Examine the future of money, including the impact of new technologies like crypto.

This book takes readers deep into the world of finance, detailing surprising facts such as how millions of pounds can be created by typing numbers into a spreadsheet, the role of underground machinery supporting the British economy, and the existence of individual banknotes worth £100 million each. The authors, including two Bank of England economists, provide an inside story on the money system they manage.

• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Authors: Rupal Patel, Jack Leslie, The Bank of England
• Publisher: Cornerstone Press
• Publication Date: June 11, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1529934885
• ISBN-13: 978-1529934885
• Dimensions: 14.5 x 3.1 x 22.3 cm
• Weight: 422 g

If you are interested in understanding the foundations of the financial world, from creation and inflation to modern technological shifts, this lively and surprising guide offers essential knowledge on how money is supposed to work and where it is heading next.