Tunis — Recently inaugurated by the President of the Republic on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Tunisian Central Bank, Tunisia's first Money Museum, which is located in a premise adjoining the Central Bank, sprawls over some 600 square meters. The Museum which occupies two floors and comprises an exhibition room and a sales corner, cost 3, 5 million dinars to set up.

Guided visits in virtual mode are also available to visitors in English, French and Arabic.

Tunisia's treasures when it comes to the museum' s rare collection of old coins dating back to more than 2500 years ago, can be seen with a magnifying lens within the 43 armored display chests. It is estimated that the museum contains some 5000 coins, as well as a substantial collection of bank notes.

In view of the range of numismatic items and the rare collection of archives and books on display in the museum's library, its director general is confident that the museum could very well soon, be turned into a study and research establishment open to specialists, researchers and students alike.

The museum also offers a catalogue, based on its collection which has already led to the publication of a three volume series of albums, respectively on antiquity, the Islamic period and the contemporary period.

Undoubtedly the museum has great projects in store for it, including as a training premise for Tunisian researchers in numismatics, or simply in economic history; in the meantime the museum is open to the public, free of charge, from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 4:30 pm.