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Museum on the Mound

Money explored

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Money is something most of us consider a fair bit, but not the way this modest museum does.

Here brief and well-thought-out displays look at money's history – touching on art and design, technology, trade, security and forgeries.

different currencies in the UK

There's also the chance to examine Scotland’s oldest surviving banknote; see what a £1 million in genuine Bank of Scotland notes looks like; and learn the principles of cracking a safe!

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The Mound Edinburgh EH1 1YZ

Tuesday-Friday: 10.00 - 17.00; Saturdays & Bank Holiday Mondays: 13.00 - 17.00

Free

museumonthemound.com

1700– Modern Edinburgh

Old Town Sights

Text © Christian Williams

Images by Ronnie Macdonald, ShelleyC28