The Bank of England Museum is one of London's great unknown treasures, please come and visit. I know I look pretty weak here, it was the angle at which I tried to lift the bar! #Bankofengland #gold #goldbar | City Tours - The London Spy

The Bank of England Museum opened its #exhibition The Future of Money on Feb 28 where people can learn about the future of cash and digital payments, as well as see the new King Charles III banknotes before they enter circulation in June. | China Daily

You need to add this London museum to your to-do list. The Bank of England museum is located in the heart of the City of London and has a collection of 40,000 items spanning over 1,500 years of history. You can even test your strength by picking up a real gold bar, and discover why this building is on top of one the world's largest stores of gold💰 The museum is open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and is completely free to visit. Will you add this to your London to-do list? Visit the City of Londo

Something new has landed in the Museum ... introducing our new Stories in Focus display celebrating Lunar New Year 🧧🌟 Celebrated across East and Southeast Asia and by communities around the world, Lunar New Year is rooted in traditions that centre around renewal, luck, and the hope of prosperity. These ideas of fortune - expressed through gifts, symbols, and ritual objects - naturally connect to the broader history of money. Today we’re sharing some behind-the-scenes shot of the install proces

Have you ever heard of Operation Fish? 🎣 Let’s uncover the story behind one of the greatest movements of physical wealth in human history. ✨🌊 At the height of the Second World War, with invasion looming, the Bank of Canada played a crucial role in helping the Bank of England protect its gold reserves. Nearly two thousand tonnes of bullion, coins, cash, and securities were sent across the Atlantic under constant threat — all part of a secret mission now known as Operation Fish. 🤫 Want to learn

Discover the origins of the Bank of England! In 1694, 1,500 people-including King William and Queen Mary-invested in a venture to raise £1.2 million for the Government. From chemists like Thomas Smith investing £25 to royalty contributing £10,000, their stories are preserved in this ledger. 🤯 Our Archive holds over 80,000 items, capturing the Bank’s 300-year history. Explore it for yourself, our Archive is open to the public! | Bank of England