Uppsala University Coin Cabinet

The Uppsala University Coin Cabinet is a numismatic collection containing approximately 40,000 objects, including coins, medals, and currency items spanning different historical periods and regions worldwide. The main exhibition focuses on medieval coins and medals, while researchers can access the complete collection for academic study.

Founded in 1694, the collection holds artifacts ranging from the 6th century BC to the present day, documenting how currency evolved through the centuries. The institution published its first numismatic thesis in 1679, establishing a lasting tradition of monetary research.

The collection features Swedish coins and medals from various periods, alongside Viking-age currency and Islamic monetary items. These objects help visitors understand different economic traditions and how people conducted trade across regions.

Visitors can view the main exhibition featuring medieval coins and medals without special preparation needed. For deeper study or research purposes, it is best to contact the institution beforehand to arrange access to the extended collections.

The collection includes specimens of modern digital currencies alongside ancient coins, showing how the concept of money has transformed across millennia. This juxtaposition reveals the shift from physical to intangible forms of value.