Educational comics are the pathway that Central Bank takes when it comes to educating the masses on financial literacy. The series is titled 'Mani and the Moni Kids,' where Mani is a superhero-type character who boasts a coin for a face and a bill for an outfit. The two kids are named Penny and Junior.
There are four of Central Bank's educational comics. The first one takes the reader on a "guided tour of the [institution]" and teaches the children about inflation and what it entails. The second book covers the topic of counterfeit money, while the third introduces the concept of financial literacy. The final in the round-up of educational comics by Central Bank talks about contemporary banking and how banks make a profit.
Financial Literacy Comic Books
Central Bank's 'Mani and the Mini Kids' are Educational Comics
Trend Themes
1. Financial Literacy Education - Opportunity to create new methods and tools for teaching financial literacy to children using creative mediums like comics.
2. Educational Comics - Increase in the use of comics as a medium for educating children on various subjects, including financial literacy.
3. Inflation and Counterfeit Education - Growing awareness and demand for resources that explain complex financial concepts like inflation and counterfeit money in an engaging and accessible way.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Potential for innovative educational tools and platforms catering to financial literacy, particularly those using creative mediums like comics.
2. Publishing - Opportunity for publishers to create and distribute more educational comics targeting children and young readers.
3. Financial Services - Scope for financial institutions to collaborate with artists and creators to develop engaging and informative content related to financial literacy for their customers.