What was the name of the French national bank founded by Napoleon in 1800?

The French national bank founded by Napoleon in 1800 was the Banque de France.

It was established on 18 January 1800, during the Consulate, by a group of bankers acting at the instigation of First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte. France needed a more stable financial system after the fiscal turmoil and paper-money failures of the Revolution and Directory.

At first, the Banque de France was a private company with a public role. It issued notes payable on demand and supported commerce by discounting commercial bills. In 1803, it received the privilege of issuing banknotes in Paris, an important step toward its later central-bank position.

Napoleon strengthened state control after a financial crisis in 1805. From 1806, a governor and two deputy governors were appointed by the head of state. Bank of Paris is a tempting but incorrect description: the institution began in Paris, yet its intended role was national, and provincial branches followed during the Napoleonic period.