Join Marina Fischer curator of the Numismatic Collection for a Tour of Money Zoo and Jennifer Hartley Illanes for a coin-making workshop.

The significance of animals in the ancient and the modern world is evident on our money. This intricate relationship and sacred connection between humans and animals is explored in the Money Zoo: Fantastic Beasts in the History of Money exhibition, which highlights examples of animals depicted on our past and present currencies and the historical use of animals as money. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of our complex bond and dependence on these fantastic creatures, and their place in the modern world.

Learn how to make a coin using alterative materials with a workshop by Jennifer Hartley Illanes and create your own lucky coin using press molds and metallic foil. In this workshop you will choose your designs, create a coin with a wish inside, and guild it using gold or silver leafing.

Please note that face mask are required for this tour

Workshop materials included

Ages: 12+