The Oesterreichische National Bank (German: Oesterreichische Nationalbank) Is The Central Bank Of Austria And A Member Of The European Central Bank. The Predecessor Of The Oesterreichische National Bank Was The Austrian National Special Bank, Founded In 1816. In 1878 It Was Restructured As The Austro-Hungarian Bank. In 1923 It Was Changed To The Austrian National Bank. Formally The Austrian National Bank Is A Joint Stock Company, With The Government Owning 70.2% Of The Shares.