Article L141-7 of the French Monetary and Financial Code
The Banque de France also carries out other tasks in the public interest. Within this framework, the Banque de France performs services requested by the State or carried out for third parties with the State’s agreement. At the request of the State or with its agreement, the Banque de France may also provide services on behalf of the State or third parties. These services are remunerated in order to cover…