Explore the amazing origins of money on a journey that will take you to distant lands and times long past.

This exhibit uses money and medals to illustrate the development of the British Empire from its beginnings under Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the present day.

World War I was a global conflict that affected the lives of 100s of millions of people and altered the political map of Europe and the world. Explore this conflict through money and medals.

American medals have been used to celebrate individuals, record events, and as an indicator of power and prestige of individuals or the nation since their inception during the American Revolution.

This exhibit explores the period starting with the reign of Charles I and the English Civil Wars to the first years of the restored British monarchy under Charles II, through the coins, medals, people and objects associated with Oliver Cromwell.

The Harry W. Bass Collection was one of the most spectacular U.S. gold collections ever assembled. It was featured at the Money Museum for more than 20 years from 2001 through 2022.

The Baker-Manley collection is the ultimate grouping of numismatic Washingtonia not only for its quality and size (over 950 pieces) but for its provenance.

Explore the famous Bebee collection of error notes; including examples of double denominations, improper alignments, inverted backs, overprints and more.

The famous Bebee collection of US Paper Money is among the finest ever assembled. Explore the collection through this wonderful online presentation!

In 1961, the ANA Board of Governors voted to create a permanent headquarters and established a building fund in the same year. After an extensive search, Colorado Springs was selected.

Learn the history of money made in Colorado from paper currency to the famous Lesher dollar experiment of 1900-01.

The Colorado “Pikes Peak” Gold Rush officially began in 1859 after discoveries near Idaho Springs and Central City. Clark, Gruber & Co. were among the first and most successful assayers to produce private coins from Colorado gold – learn their story here…

Learn more about the famous 1943 Bronze Cent Error and 1944 Zinc-plated Steel Cent Error.

As the founding fathers met in Philadelphia to discuss independence for the colonies, their thoughts turned to the creation of a new coinage, a traditional symbol of national independence

The 1804 silver dollar is among the most coveted of all U.S. rare coins, with only 15 known examples. The ANA is fortunate to have two examples to illustrate the story of this series.

The story of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel begins with a mystery — no one is sure how or why the five known pieces were produced. See the two examples on display at the Money Museum!

The ANA is fortunate to display two examples of this rare and historic coin, including the finest known example that once belonged to David Rittenhouse, first Director of the Mint.

Search the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum’s Online Collections Database to discover fascinating numismatic images and information.