A Journey Through Time

19 May 2018
ABSA Money Museum

On Tuesday the 24th April the Grade 7’s went on an interactive guided tour of The ABSA Money Museum. The Money Museum is a journey through time- where they discovered the story behind the origination of many, if not all, the ancient relics, including cowrie shells, Venetian glass beads and the development of money, all the way back to the days of bartering trade, about 45000 years ago.

South African’s history contributes to the immense value behind certain coins, we see today. One of the most popular investment coins in the world, the Kruger Rand, has been around for 50 years. The Grade 7’s got to explore the various additions within the collection.

The tour also provided an in-depth look at how economic, social and political changes affected our country’s currency.