Programme of lectures on the history of money

Pre-coin payment media, the first antique coins or modern banknote production - the history of money covers a wide range of exciting topics.

In its lecture series, the Money Museum of the Deutsche Bundesbank is inviting notable guest speakers to present different aspects of numismatics and the history of money.

The lectures will be held in the lecture room on the first floor of the Money Museum. Admission is free of charge and lectures begin at 18.00. Each lecture will last roughly one hour and will be followed by a discussion. Visitors will then have the opportunity to view the Money Museum’s exhibits before the Museum closes at 21.00.

All the lectures will be held in German.

Programme of lectures on the history of money in 2009

"Inflation as a media event: coin debasement (the Kipper und wipper episode) and public opinion in the 17th century"

Dr Ulrich Rosseaux

Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 18.00

"Money as a visual mass medium: portrait and image of rulers on mediaeval coins"

Dr Peter Schmidt

Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 18.00

"Global players – Roman money in India"

Dr Kai Ruffing

Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 18.00

"The emergence and expansion of coinage, and its associated problems"

Professor Peter Bernholz

Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 18.00