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Hands-on Coins Activity

Date & time
31 October 2026 | 11.30-15.30

A child examines a coin with a magnifying glass while a bearded man holds another coin in his hand at a museum.

Event format

Attend event in person

Event type

Participatory interactive event

Event topic

Money & finance

Audience

All

Academic discipline

Economic and social history

Venue

Money & finance theme

What's on offer?

FREE activity. No booking is required. Just drop in to the Money Gallery on Lower Ground Floor (Gallery 7) between 11:30am to 3:30pm on Saturday 31st October. 

What's it about?

You will have the chance to handle coins from different time periods and places, with the help of a volunteer team. 

Who's leading the event?

Volunteers at the Ashmolean Museum

Open to

Everyone is welcome, but most suitable for ages 7+

Of particular interest to

This exciting and unique experience will be of particular interest to anyone curious about historic coins from around the world.

Event Booking details

FREE activity. No booking is required. Just drop in to the Money Gallery on Lower Ground Floor (Gallery 7) at The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

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