China Numismatic Museum

The China Numismatic Museum is a currency museum in Beijing that displays over 300,000 objects including coins, paper money, and banking artifacts. The collection spans from ancient times to the present day and documents how Chinese monetary systems changed across different historical periods.

The museum was founded in 1992 under the People's Bank of China and occupies two former banking buildings near Tian'anmen Square. This location connects the institution to an area significant for Beijing's economic and political history.

The exhibits trace how Chinese payment methods evolved across different regions and time periods, from hand-cast coins to printed banknotes. Visitors can observe how distinct dynasties and eras shaped their own monetary designs and production methods.

The museum offers scheduled visits with detailed materials about currency development in specialized collection areas. Researchers and students can access extensive documentation to deepen their understanding of payment systems and economic history.

The museum houses the secretariat of the China Numismatic Society, which produces scholarly publications and manages the journal China Numismatics. This active research unit makes it more than a display space and connects it to ongoing academic work on monetary systems.