Historical overview
On display in the museum's history section' are exhibits on monetary development and the evolution of monetary policy, both internationally and in Finland, starting from antique coins. History is brought to life through the selection of authentic objects, unique documents and interesting photographs on display.
The history of Finland’s own central bank is fascinating, as the Bank of Finland is the world’s 4th oldest central bank. The historical overview culminates with the introduction of the single currency, the euro, and the accession of the Bank of Finland to the European System of Central Banks (ESCB).
| Finnish history is presented from the monetary developments from the Middle Ages to the euro. |
| International developments of monetary systems are presented from the early 19th century to the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. |
| “Assisting the Kingdom through a Natural Monetary System” by Anders Chydenius (1729–1803), priest and delegate to the Diet. |
10 rouble minting plate |
The Bank of Finland’s old strong-box was made in Turku in 1818 by Carl Frederic Wulff, a master metal craftsman. It is said that the Bank’s entire monetary reserves were transferred in this trunk when the Bank moved offices from Turku to Helsinki in 1819. |