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SUMMARY:Gold. Treasures at the Deutsche Bundesbank
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DESCRIPTION:For around two-and-a-half thousand years\, gold coins were an
  important part of the monetary systems of nearly all states\, and gold 
 continues to play an important role as a reserve asset to this today. \n
 \nWeighing in at 3\,374 tonnes\, Germany’s gold reserves are the second 
 largest worldwide\, after those of the United States. The Bundesbank is 
 responsible for managing these treasures\, and this special exhibition i
 s the first time a selection of the most remarkable gold bars will be pu
 t on display to the general public. Among them is one of the oldest bars
  held as part of Germany's reserve assets\, which was cast in 1917 and d
 elivered to the Bundesbank’s predecessor – the Bank deutscher Länder – b
 y the Federal Reserve Bank in 1956. A combination of exhibits and extens
 ive information materials invites visitors to learn how monetary and for
 eign exchange policy have evolved over time.\n\nThe numismatic part of t
 he exhibition is centred around a range of particularly important and lo
 ng-lived historical gold coins from the Bundesbank’s very own numismatic
  collection. One highlight for visitors is the longest-lived coin in the
  world – the ducat – which was introduced in 1284 and is still being min
 ted to this day. Coins such as these did much to shape the international
  world of payments in their day and played a prominent role in monetary 
 and foreign exchange policy. In many cases\, they influenced coin mintin
 g in other countries.\n\nOn the occasion of the special exhibition on Ap
 ril 11\, 2018\, there will be an international symposium on the subject 
 of gold at the Money Museum. Interested parties are invited to participa
 te. Further information can be found here.
LOCATION:Geldmuseum der Deutschen Bundesbank\, Wilhelm-Epstein-Strasse 14
 \, 60431 Frankfurt am Main
CONTACT:Money Museum\, info@bundesbank.de\, +49 69 9566-33073
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