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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Legendary Coins and Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived images of coins from a beautiful online exhibition on the history of money.
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Other

University of Exeter: The Significance of Celtic Coinage

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Exeter: Money and Coins in Wales

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Steam Powered Coin Press

For Students 9th - 10th
See pictures and read about the first coining press. Learn about coins and coin-making.