Stories from the MoneyMuseum

Do you have questions about money, value, or finance? You've come to the right place—bring us your concerns and we'll think them through together. The stories presented invite receptive, curious visitors to develop their own thoughts and discover new perspectives.

In short, these stories provide you with perspectives, language, and food for thought on money, value, and economics—and are useful if you want to sharpen your own understanding, make more informed decisions, or design educational programs.

Book presentation

Books from the 16th century combine intellectual richness and master craftsmanship—they are not only repositories of knowledge, but also works of art full of typographical elegance, magnificent woodcuts, and artistic bindings. Their beauty still touches us today and invites us to discover the history of thought with our eyes.

Money in Literature

13 Examples in Brief

This page shows how the theme of money is portrayed and reflected in literature – often revealing more and deeper facets than a nonfiction book ever could.

6 Minutes - Thinking about Money

Hear individually – understand together. Are you ready to take on this challenge?

How Zurich became a money city

How Zurich became a money city — the story of merchants, reformers, and bankers who turned a quiet lakeside town into the beating heart of global finance.

The Tolai's tabu money

The Tolai's taboo money shows us that bartering can be much more than just a transaction—it can be a social bond that creates community. It challenges us to rethink our current growth-driven money system and rediscover the diversity of forgotten forms of bartering.

China's coinage history

China's coinage history reflects its millennia-old culture, telling a story of harmony, order, and trust in central authority. Anyone who studies these coins will discover the spiritual foundations of the Middle Kingdom and a completely different concept of money and society.

bookophile - our book lovers' website

"bookophile" presents a selection of important historical books from the MoneyMuseum collection. Each story introduces a work, outlines its content, historical impact, and significance in the context of its time.