The Central Bank of Bolivia reported that sales of its Bono BCB Bicentenario exceeded Bs45.3 million nationwide during the first eight days of issuance, describing strong early demand for the investment instrument offered exclusively to individuals. La Paz accounted for 77.56% of demand, followed by Cochabamba (8.63%), Tarija (3.86%), Oruro (2.72%), Santa Cruz (2.56%), Chuquisaca (2.41%), Pando (1.75%) and Potosí (0.51%). Most subscriptions were made in person through the central bank’s direct sales platform in La Paz and partner financial institutions (91.88%), with 8.12% using the “Bonos BCB” mobile app or the dedicated website. The bond offers a fixed rate of 9.75% and an additional variable component linked to the change in the gold price between issuance and maturity, with an estimated additional rate of 5% and a projected total return of up to 14.75%. The sales window runs from 30 June to 31 August 2025 for a single one-year term. Each bond has a face value of Bs200 and individuals may purchase from one to 5,000 bonds via the central bank website and app, the central bank’s customer service platform in La Paz, and participating institutions including Banco Unión S.A., Banco Ganadero S.A., Diaconía IFD, Pro Mujer IFD and Idepro IFD.
Central Bank of Bolivia 2025-07-07
Central Bank of Bolivia reports Bs45.3 million in Bicentennial Bond sales in first eight days
The Central Bank of Bolivia announced that sales of its Bono BCB Bicentenario reached over Bs45.3 million in the first eight days, indicating strong demand. La Paz led with 77.56% of sales, and most transactions occurred in person. The bond offers a fixed rate of 9.75% plus a variable component linked to gold price changes, with a projected total return of up to 14.75%.