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Münzkabinett, Numismatic museum in Dresden Castle, Germany

The Münzkabinett collection spans 300,000 objects, including coins, medals, bank notes, and minting equipment from ancient times to modern day.

Founded in 1530 under Duke George the Bearded, the museum collection expanded through acquisitions by Saxon Electors and Kings over several centuries.

The museum acts as the official state collection of Saxony, preserving monetary artifacts that reflect economic and social developments through different eras.

The museum displays 3,300 selected items across 350 square meters, with a specialized library containing 30,000 volumes for research purposes.

The institution maintains legal rights to all coin discoveries within Saxon territory, contributing to regional archaeological preservation and historical documentation.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1530

Part of: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Website: https://muenzkabinett.skd.museum/en

GPS coordinates: 51.05270,13.73690

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:51

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