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American Numismatic & Money Museum

The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs preserves and showcases an extensive collection of coins, paper currency, and monetary artifacts.

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Overview

About American Numismatic & Money Museum

Visitors can explore exhibits such as The Silk Roads, The History of Money, and the Americana Gallery. S. Paper Money, and a Kids’ Zone with interactive exhibits.

Made for

  • Established in 1967, the museum preserves and showcases coins, paper currency and other monetary artifacts from around the world.
  • Visitors can tour Money Museum exhibits in 360 degrees from a desktop or VR headset.
  • Monthly Saturday activities and courses teach youngsters ages 4-12 about numismatics.
  • The museum has three galleries and is open five days weekly.

The packages

The Mini Mint

Visitors learn about coin making between the early 1500s and 1800s at the Mini Mint.

The Bebee Collection

The Bebee collection of U.S. paper money is open to explore.

The Americana Gallery

Rarities of American numismatics appear beside more accessible pieces for new and seasoned collectors.

Online Collection

An extensive database and online catalog covers the museum's collections and images.

The Money Museum Masterpiece Series

Short videos of 3-5 minute length explain the history and significance of featured numismatic items.

The Silk Road(s

The virtual tour explores how the Silk Roads helped ideas spread, empires rise and economies develop.

Money Museum & Library 360° VR Tour

A tour of the Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library and the Rochette Money Museum.

History of Money Exhibit 360° VR Tour

The virtual tour covers all types of money, including emergency money, tokens and other currency.

Medal in America Exhibit 360° VR Tour

An extensive virtual exhibit on the beauty and value of medals as history.

Introduction to Numismatics

Covers the history of money, coin value, ways to collect, purchasing and storing coins, estate planning, literature and exhibiting.

Grading U.S. Coins

Gives collectors at every level skills to evaluate their coins and assess potential purchases.

Detecting Counterfeit & Altered Coins

Newer and experienced numismatists learn skills for evaluating coins already owned and potential purchases.

The Modern Minting Process

Topics include current U.S. Mint processes, planchet, die and striking errors, and die varieties.

Event experiences

  • The online store and monthly auction post several dozen numismatic lots every month.

Good to know

  • Visitors in groups of 8 or more guests must contact the museum.
  • Guided tours must be reserved at least two weeks ahead.
  • Parking is offered in the lot north of the museum building.
  • The gift shop stocks U.S. Mint products, collecting supplies, hobby books, apparel and educational games.
  • The ANA does not buy, sell or arrange sales of numismatic items.
  • The diploma program is open to ANA members only.
  • The diploma program is not accredited and does not make anyone a professional numismatist, dealer, coin grader or appraiser.
  • Library donors should not send disbound books or materials showing mold or mildew.
  • The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday.

Details from money.org

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