The Money Museum Masterpiece Series

Punishments for counterfeiting attempts have been known to be severe, but those attempts continue. Counterfeiting has been around since the invention of money itself, but we are always finding ways to increase security measures for our money.

Some people may not know is that the Morgan dollar features a woman that the designer, George T. Morgan, knew. 

Explore the history behind the culture of the Yapese and their form of currency – the Rai stone.

Learn about the fascinating history of Swedish plate money (also known as riksdaler plates).