For a numismatics enthusiast, a visit to the Munich coin museum is a real event, because it houses more than 300 thousand examples not only of coins, but also other means of payment and securities. This is one of the largest collections in Europe dedicated to monetary relations.
The State Coin Collection is located in the Munich Residence, a large complex of buildings in the historic part of the city. The founder of the coin collection is considered to be Duke of Bavaria Albrecht V, known as a lover of the arts, a patron, and a passionate collector. Even during his lifetime, the collection numbered about 7000 items. Albrecht's work was continued by his son Wilhelm V.
During the Thirty Years' War, part of the collection was lost and fell into the hands of the Swedes as a trophy, and what remained became the basis of a new collection. Over several centuries, a great deal happened: the collection passed from hand to hand among various rulers, some things were lost, but in the end, in the XIX century, as a result of growing interest in historical and archaeological finds, a number of decrees were issued to protect cultural heritage, including valuable coins and ancient objects. Since then, the collection has been under state protection and continues to expand.
During a tour of the museum, you will be able to see many coins, medals, and valuable objects from different eras, from ancient times to the present day. The collection regularly holds traveling thematic exhibitions all over the world. In addition to coins, it also houses the largest numismatics library in Germany, with more than 26 thousand publications, including rare manuscripts and scrolls.
