Stories
The “Stories from the MoneyMuseum” section aims to provide food for thought, new perspectives and linguistic inspiration on the subject of money, value and the economy. It is aimed at curious visitors who want to develop their own thoughts and sharpen their understanding of money-related topics.
Each individual story deals with a specific topic - from the history of money, the function of the economy, special examples such as Goethe's Faust and the taboo money of the Tolai, to critical video analyses and cultural-historical observations such as the history of coins in China.
Book Presentation
A brief presentation of our most beautiful books from the 16th to the 20th century. Organized by century.
The tabu money among the Tolaj
The Tolai's tabu 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.
How Zurich became a money city
Zurich's development into a financial metropolis was the result of geographical advantages, entrepreneurial initiative on the part of its citizens, and the ability to seize historical opportunities. Over several centuries, prominent figures, political upheavals, and economic foresight shaped the city's transformation from a medieval town to a financial center. History shows that this rise was not predetermined, but depended on courage and determination.
In the Rhythm of Money
Rhythm is omnipresent. Just like money in today's society. At first glance, the two seem to have nothing to do with each other. In fact, humans have probably always had a sense of rhythm. But it was not until around 1600 that people in Europe began to measure rhythm exclusively in beats, i.e., dividing time into equal intervals.
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.
20 major currencies presented
The history of coinage is told through 20 significant coins from antiquity to modern times. Economic, social, and political developments are illustrated using exemplary coins—from Mesopotamian clay tablets to Greek drachmas, Roman denarii, Florentine florins, and American dollars. With the advent of credit money and financial instruments in the late Middle Ages, the dominance of coinage came to an end, and money increasingly became an intangible factor of power.
Sunflower's Vision
Produced years ago for the opening of the MoneyMuseum, this short video still accurately characterizes our activities.
