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New 2-euro commemorative coin on display in the Museum

Tuesday February 7th, 2012 – 03:56 PM

The newest 2-euro commemorative coin commemorates ten years of euro banknotes and coins (2002 – 2012).

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“Krokuskriebels”: Une activité à vivre en famille…

Friday February 3rd, 2012 – 01:14 PM

Le Musée de la Banque nationale participe à l’évènement des “Krokuskriebels”, une initiative de la Gezinsbond (la ligue des familles en Flandre) visant à faire découvrir les musées aussi bien aux enfants qu’à leur famille.

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Assignats: currency from the French Revolution

Thursday February 2nd, 2012 – 02:33 PM

It’s written in the history book: printing more money has never solved an economic crisis.

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The NBB Museum on tour

Friday January 27th, 2012 – 10:53 AM

(Nederlands) Twee culturele projecten waaraan het Museum heeft meegewerkt verdienen zeker je aandacht: het Lichtfestival in Gent en het Marmermuseum in Rance.

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John Law: Financial genius or charlatan?

Monday January 9th, 2012 – 09:50 AM

In the National Bank’s museum there are two old banknotes: paper inscribed with black letters and numbers on a simple white background. Made by the Imprimerie Royale, watermarked Billet de Banque.

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When Brazil became the seat of the Kingdom of Portugal

Thursday December 1st, 2011 – 10:57 AM

The Europalia Brasil exhibition showcases a collection of gold coins illustrating the key phases in Brazil’s colonial history.

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Seminar 2011 – the Belgian Economy During and After the Economic Crisis: materials available for download

Monday November 21st, 2011 – 03:42 PM

The educational materials presented during the 2011 seminar for teachers are available from this website.

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Missed the first one? Second late-night opening of the NBB Museum on Thursday 24 November

Wednesday November 16th, 2011 – 09:46 AM

This autumn, culture vultures and fans of Brussels by Night can stay out late and visit the city’s museums every Thursday evening. The National Bank of Belgium’s Museum is taking part in the scheme once again! This is an ideal opportunity to (re)discover the Museum’s collection with friends and family in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

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Friday November 4th, 2011 – 10:53 AM

To mark the Europalia Brasil festival, the NBB’s Museum is holding an exhibition under the banner “Of gold and feathers”.

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Late-night opening of the NBB Museum: Thursday 27 October 2011

Wednesday October 19th, 2011 – 09:37 AM

This autumn, culture vultures and fans of Brussels by Night can stay out late and visit the city’s museums every Thursday evening. The National Bank of Belgium’s Museum is taking part in the scheme once again!

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