Curated OER
We're In The Money
Learn about the history of money, as well as counterfeiting, budget vocabulary, and money management. Much of the lesson requires a Nova video; however, it also includes numerous worksheets that may be useful even without the video....
Curated OER
We're in the Money
Students study money and its place in the economy. In this middle school Consumer Math lesson, students explore the barter system and the need for money. Students explore how money works in society and explore modern money and money in...
Curated OER
Archaeology For Kids Quiz 83
In this archaeology for kids quiz 83 activity, students interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions about the history of money, as part of an online magazine.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Numismatics: Coins and Currency in Colonial America
Valuable lessons in the history of Europeans' early exploration and settlement of America can be gained by following the money used in trade. Coins and Currency exhibition lets you examine evidence of Spanish, British, Dutch, French, and...
The British Museum
The British Museum: World of Money
Here you can find a wealth of information about money: what it is, its history, how to save it, how it's made, its role in society, and how to study it!
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Coins & Currency [Pdf]
Eleven-page file highlighting the history of American currency, from Columbus to the American Revolution to the Information Age. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Legendary Coins and Currency
Archived images of coins from a beautiful online exhibition on the history of money.
PBS
Nova Online: Secrets of Making Money
Read about the history of money, how a $100 bill is designed, and find out about the efforts of the Department of the Treasury and Secret Service strive to stay one step ahead of counterfeiters. Check out a counterfeit bill to see what...
Other
University of Exeter: The Significance of Celtic Coinage
The author discusses how the use of coins grew, faded, then grew again in Britain, from Celtic times through Roman rule and Anglo-Saxon times. He contrasts the use of coins in Wales and explains why Welsh money developed differently. The...
Other
International Monetary Fund: All About Money [Pdf]
A valuable resource for educators who are teaching their students about money. A series of lesson plans cover everything from the different forms of currency over time, to trade and economic growth and exchange. Activities and games are...
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: History at Your Fingertips [Pdf]
Describes the history of paper money in the U.S. since it was first issued in 1690, and explains how paper currency is also a reflection of American history.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit includes a Showcase of Bills, a Tour of Exhibits by Era, Historical Context, Artistry and Imagery, and an Index of Bills.
Other
U.s. Treasury: History of u.s. Currency
This page provided by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing gives the the history of paper money from the colonial notes in 1690 to the currency redesigns of 1996 and 2003.
US Mint
United States Mint: History
Learn about the United States Mint and how it was created by the Constitution. Details on coins the Mint has produced, its role in U.S. history, and growth.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Presidential $1 Coins
The U.S. Mint site provides some interesting information about the coinage of U.S. Presidents on our currency.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Electric Money Teaching Guides (History of Money Resources)
Five teaching guides containing interdisciplinary lessons that can be used to explore the characteristics of money; how credit, debit, and smart cards work; financial markets and transactions; and similar topics. Designed as complements...
Auburn University
Auburn University: The "Costs" of a Gold Standard
Take a look at the cost involved in having a gold standard. If you need more information after reading this article, a list of references is provided.
University of Virginia
Virginia Center for Digital History: Currency What Is a Pistole?
Short explanation of currency used in Virginia in the 1700's.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Alexander Coin
Examine a coin portrait of Alexander the Great struck after his death as a commemoration. Also view two accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about Alexander and about the history of coins used in the...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Revolutionary Money
A two-lesson unit using the Smithsonian collection of currency to teach young scholars about the first American money. Other resources are given and all materials are downloadable.
Other
University of Exeter: History of Money From Ancient Times to the Present Day
A collection of fairly in-depth essays using information from a book on the history of money. Some titles include "The History of Celtic Coinage," "Money in North American History," and "Britain and European Monetary Union."
Other
University of Exeter: Money in North American History
This resource provides information about money in North America from Wampum to electronic transfer.
Other
University of Exeter: Britain and European Monetary Union
A discussion of the strength of the British pound sterling and why England has chosen not to join its European neighbors in the use of the Euro as a common currency. The author has a background in research and in the history of finance.
Other
University of Exeter: Money and Coins in Wales
This article shows the difference in use of coinage in Wales as compared to Britain, Scotland and Ireland. The author has a background in research and the history of finance.