Museum on the Mound, Money museum in central Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Museum on the Mound occupies a classical building featuring exhibits about banking, currency, and financial systems through multiple dedicated gallery spaces.
Established in 2006 within the Bank of Scotland headquarters building from 1806, the museum preserves the legacy of Scottish banking development.
The museum displays Scotland's first bank note from 1716 and presents the evolution of Scottish financial practices before the 1707 monetary union.
Located 500 meters from Edinburgh Castle, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 and weekends from 13:00 to 17:00 with free admission.
Visitors can view one million pounds in cash inside a secure display cabinet while learning about currency production and circulation methods.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Inception: 2006
Website: http://museumonthemound.com/
Address: 12 Bankhead Crossway South, The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ EH1 1YZ EH1 1YZ
Opening Hours: Dienstag-Freitag 10:00-17:00; Samstag-Sonntag 13:00-17:00
Phone: +441312435464
Website: http://museumonthemound.com
GPS coordinates: 55.95019,-3.19325
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:19
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