The RBI Monetary Museum
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the RBI Monetary Museum narrates the story of money in India. It shows the evolution of currency from the early days of the barter system to the present times of paper and electronic currency. It was an initiative under the RBI’s public education and outreach programmes. The museum currently exhibits more than 10,000 coins, paper currency, and financial instruments.Tourist Attractions at the Museum
The RBI Monetary Museum is divided into six sections. They are-
Section 1: Ideas, Concepts, and Curiosities
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Section 2: Coinage
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Section 3: From Coins to Paper Money
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Section 4: Paper Money
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Section 5: Know Your Currency
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Section 6: RBI and You
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Information Kiosk
Other facilities at the RBI Monetary Museum
- It has locker facilities to keep your valuables safe.
- Restroom and water arrangements are there for the visitors.
- Six cars and two buses can be easily parked around the museum.
- The museum conducts a quiz on the rich monetary heritage of India for school children on special request. The winners of the quiz are awarded a memento and a participation certificate.
- On special requests, a multimedia presentation on the Story of Indian Paper Money is arranged.
- Momentoes titled ‘The Story of Money in India’, ‘India’s Contemporary Currency,’ ‘Indian Coinage,’ and ‘Precious Signtures’ are available and can be purchased at a minimal cost and taken as souvenirs.
