Without limiting section 5A, the powers of the Bank include power to do all or any of the following:
(a) subject to paragraph (b), acquire, hold, dispose of or otherwise deal in all kinds of property (including real property, securities, coins, gold or silver bullion and other precious metals, and any kinds of currency or currency units);
(b) acquire, hold or dispose of shares in a bank or other institution formed wholly or mainly by banks that are the principal currency authority in their respective countries, but only with the approval of the Minister;
(c) enter into, carry out, assign or accept the assignment of, vary or rescind, any contract, agreement or other obligation;
(d) provide loans and other kinds of financial accommodation to credit institutions and other persons on the security of such assets and on such terms and conditions as the Board considers appropriate;
(e) give guarantees and make payments under them;
(f) receive funds on deposit;
(g) open accounts in other count
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