Money Museum Showcase Highlights
Show attendees have the opportunity to see some of the world’s most beautiful and valuable coins, paper money and related numismatic treasures not seen anywhere else.
The Museum Showcase features rare and historic items from the ANA’s Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and items generously lent to the ANA from private collections.
The King of U.S. Coins
The 1804 silver dollar is among the most coveted of all U.S. rare coins, with only 15 known examples. Strangely, no dollars dated 1804 were actually struck in that year. The United States Mint struck only dollars dated 1803 in 1804, and then ceased regular production of silver dollars until 1840.
Medals of the Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period of cultural revival in Europe from the late 14th to early 17th centuries. This era of flourishing creativity gave birth to an important part of numismatics: the modern portrait medal. This exhibit features a selection of these impressive medals.
The Nickel That Never Was
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. Over the years, the “fab five” have become some of the world’s most valuable coins and have consistently been among the price leaders in the numismatic market.
1792 Engraved Washington Indian Peace Medal
The smallest of the three Washington medal sizes, these were typically given to less important leaders and warriors. As with all Washington Indian Peace medals, they were highly valued by their recipients. Around twenty small-size 1792 medals remain, with only about seven recorded.
Coins of the Silk Road
Spanning Eurasia, the Silk Road was history’s first global trade network. Though inspired by economic motivations, it was a vibrant cultural crossroad that connected empires over vast distances and enabled a flood of goods, ideas and technologies for 1,500 years. The coins that facilitated this long-distance trade remain the most durable records of the stories, innovations and cultures of a world not unlike ours today.
Zimbabwe has endured the worst recent case of hyperinflation. At its height from 2008 to 2009, Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation was estimated at 79.6 billion percent per month. This exhibit uses paper currency to document the history of this ongoing national disaster.
Bebee Error Notes
Explore the famous Bebee collection of error notes; including examples of double denominations, improper alignments, inverted backs, overprints and more.
Bank of the United States Notes
Highlights from a recent donation to the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum by ANA Life Members John & Nancy Wilson of Bank of the United States obsolete banknotes and checks. This extensive collection includes checks signed by President Andrew Jackson and General Winfield Scott.
View the ANA Money Museum online!
Access virtual exhibits that allow you to view high resolution images and detailed information about fascinating numismatic collections.
