+A **Central Bank Digital** currency (CBDC) is a digital form of [fiat currency](/wiki/fiat_currency), issued and backed by a nation's [central bank](/wiki/central_bank). It offers a secure, state-backed digital payment option, intended to complement existing physical cash.
+## See also
+- [Cryptocurrency](/wiki/cryptocurrency)
+- [Digital Currency](/wiki/digital_currency)
+- [Monetary Policy](/wiki/monetary_policy)