This online exhibit from the British Museum offers a brief look into the world of money, with sections dealing with the history of money, the production of money, and money in a societal context. Each section offers an interactive section where visitors can click on different forms of money and explore the nuances behind their meaning, production, and uses. One of the best examples of this interactive feature is a silver penny from the 10th century featuring King Edgar of England. Visitors seeking a beginning primer to learning about the history of money throughout civilization will find this site quite useful.
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