While exploring the island city of Mumbai I discovered a place that is totally out of the line but quite fascinating. You may not be able to guess but it is true that I have never seen a place like this. Do not guess me wrong because the place I am talking about is not any recreation centre or a garden or a beach or any such place but actually it is a museum. Yes, a very unique, full of information and special museum displaying the rich heritage of Indian currency. You may not seem interested at first but if you are in the area where the museum is located, just drop in to explore this wonderful box of knowledge. I am sure it will make you praise the place. After exploring this museum you would love to recommend it to your family, friends and others. This museum is known as Monetary Museum and it is founded and managed by Reserve Bank of India in order to protect and preserve the rich history of currency of our country. The Monetary Museum is situated at the Ground floor of Amar Building opposite to Apna Bazaar on Sir Pherozesha Mehta Marg in Fort Area in Mumbai. The museum is also known as Reserve Bank of India Monetary Museum.If you are curious to know about the evolution of currency or a finance student, there is no better place for you to go than this museum. It will solve all your queries related to currency. Though the museum is very small but it is very well presented and contains loads of information to satisfy all your questions connected to monetary system from ancient period till today. The museum takes you on to an enthralling journey of Indian coinage to modern monetary system. It exhibits the first coins of 600 BC till the paper money of today. The impact of Indo-European system on the money is also seen through the display of currency here. Currency used by Tipu Sultan, 8mm diameter coin known as Fanam, rare old coins and the tiniest coin of world are also on display here. This one of its kind museum on monetary history of India is doing a great job to spread knowledge and awareness about the evolution of currency since 2004.The museum has six different sections for better understanding of the money concept:1. Concepts, curiosity and idea of money• Definition of money• Evolution of money• Barter system• Exhibits commodity money (cowry shells, axes, silver bar money, knife money, beads, stones, etc.)2. Indian coinage• Exhibits coins from 4th century BC till 19473. This section has a wide display of coins to bank notes.4. Indian paper money (coins to bank notes)• Promissory Notes• Cheques• Bills of exchange• Hundies• Bank notes• Notes of Bank of Bengal, Bank of Bombay, British India Notes, etc.5. Know your currency• Currency management system in India today• Mahatma Gandhi series of Notes6. RBI and you• What is RBI?• Function of Central Bank of our country• Role in Indian economy and such other thingsThrough the different sections of the museum, one closely gets to know all about Indian monetary system, how it is managed and its rich history. No doubt, this place is worth spending time.Facilities at Museum• Guided tours on request• Multimedia presentation on story of Indian paper money on request• Memento shop• Information kiosk• Quiz corner and money games for kids• Lockers for valuables• Drinking water facility• Restrooms• Parking facility up to six carsTimings of the museumFrom 10.45 am to 5.15 pm from Monday to Saturday.Entry ticketsRs. 10 per head for adults including foreign nationals. There is no entry ticket for schools and college students.AddressReserve Bank of India Monetary Museum,Sir Pherozesha Mehta Marg,Opposite to Apna Bazaar,Mumbai – 400001Contact numbers+91- 22-22614043+91– 22-22661644Website: www.museum.rbi.org.inEmail: museum@rbi.org.inRUCHI MAHAJANзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн