If you’re looking for something fun and different to do in Chicago, then you might consider spending an hour or so at The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. This museum aims to educate visitors about American currency and its history. You’ll find it in The Loop, the central downtown area of Chicago; it’s near many other popular attractions and it’s easy to add to your trip itinerary. Read on to learn more…
The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is a great way to spend a morning or an afternoon for a no-cost learning adventure. It’s located inside the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank which is one of a dozen federal reserve banks serving our nation.
Betty/TripAdvisor The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank serves the Seventh District which includes Iowa and most of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin.
Inside, you’ll find dozens of exhibits about United States currency. You can view this display of one million dollars in $20 bills.
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You can also check out this cube of one million dollars in one dollar bills.
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There are coins, too! This container holds $50,000 in change. It’s six inches deep with everything from pennies to silver dollars.
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You can see money that isn’t printed anymore, like this $5000 bill with James Madison on it. These haven’t been printed since 1945.
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This five dollar silver certificate with a Native American gentleman on it is a work of art.
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There are also exhibits about the history of money in the United States. You’ll learn so much that you didn’t know before.
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Many of the exhibits are hands-on and interactive, allowing you and your companions to guide your own learning in whatever direction interests you most.
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In the end, you can get your picture taken as the face on the $100 bill.
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Every visitor can take a bag of shredded money with them when they leave. These bills were destroyed because they were printed incorrectly or because they were worn and removed from circulation. What a cool souvenir!
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You’ll leave the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago with a greater understanding of dollars and cents in the United States.
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The Money Museum at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank is a quick but enjoyable stop. When you depart, you will have learned some interesting facts and you will have some fun pictures to share with your friends. And, you’ll probably think a bit more about the bills and change in your wallet next time you pay for a snack, too.
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The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank serves the Seventh District which includes Iowa and most of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin.
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