The Institut d’émission des départements d’outre-mer is also responsible, in its area of operation defined in the first paragraph of Article L. 721-7:
1° Putting metal coins into circulation and carrying out the general interest tasks entrusted to it by the State; agreements between the State and the Institut define the nature of these services and the terms of their remuneration;
2° Carrying out any research or services on behalf of third parties, with the agreement of the Banque de France.