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Bank of England Museum - Information
The Bank of England Museum, located in the heart of London, is a fascinating attraction for tourists interested in economics and finance. The Bank of England was founded in 1694 and is the central bank of the United Kingdom. The museum was opened in 1988 and is housed in the Bank's main building on Threadneedle Street. The museum's displays cover the Bank's history, from its foundation to the present day. These displays include a collection of banknotes spanning three centuries and examples of counterfeit notes and coins from its history.
Visitors can also see the impressive collection of gold bars, weighing over 13,000 ounces, worth over £100 million. The museum provides an insight into the role of the bank in managing inflation and maintaining financial stability, both locally and globally.
One of the most fascinating exhibits is the Bank's vaults, where sightseers can see the security door weighing over three tonnes that guards the Bank's gold reserves. The museum also features interactive exhibits where visitors can test their knowledge of economics and see how the country's currency has evolved over time.
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