Monnaie Collection

Street entertainer using a baton to remove a coin from a woman's nose without touching her nose
FLO4677632 Street entertainer using a baton to remove a coin from a woman's nose without touching her nose. Audience of fashionable women in bonnets, shawls and dresses with frills

Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope and a display of francs
488429 Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope and a display of francs, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School

Scottish soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho)
488414 Scottish soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes
488399 Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

La Rue Quincampoix, The Law Affair, c. 1797 (coloured engraving)
CHT185936 La Rue Quincampoix, The Law Affair, c.1797 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Theatre Royal and Opera House, Brussels, Belgium
Theatre Royal and Opera House, La Monnaie, Brussels, Belgium. circa 1880s

L ecluse de la monnaie in winter sunshine, Paris. Charles Albert Lebourg (1849-1828) French landscape painter.Barges on the River Seine and arched bridge

Munissez vous de monnaie! Les Foyers du soldat. A soldier dropping his things on the floor at the YMC.A. Date 1916

Laissez circuler la monnaie d argent et de billon utile ? Laissez circuler la monnaie d argent et de billon utile
Laissez circuler la monnaie d argent et de billon utile a notre commerce. An overturned jar with coins spilling out of it. Date 1918

Concert programme from occupied Belgium, 1915
Programme of concert music given by Felix Weingartner and the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra in occupied Belgium, Theatre Monnaie, 1915. Date: 1915

GUNBOATS
The Communards navy - gunboats moored at the Barrage de la Monnaie

Blockx, Opera
LA PRINCESSE A L AUBERGE (The Princess at the inn) performed at the theatre de la Monnaie, Bruxelles, Belgium

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"Monnaie: A Journey Through the World of Currency" Step into the fascinating world of "monnaie, " where history, art, and intrigue converge. Marianne stands proudly beside the French Tricolore flag, symbolizing liberty and unity. As you explore further, a globe and telescope remind us of the global significance of currency. Intrigue awaits as we witness a Scottish soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note from 1886-95. The vibrant colors in this lithograph bring to life the importance placed on safeguarding monetary value. But not all tales are honorable - behold a thief escaping with a sack full of French francs and banknotes. This scene reminds us that throughout history, currencies have been coveted by those seeking personal gain. Travel back to c. 1797 through a colored engraving depicting La Rue Quincampoix during The Law Affair - an era marked by speculation and financial chaos. It serves as a poignant reminder that money can both build fortunes and crumble empires. Cross borders to Brussels, Belgium where grandeur reigns at the Theatre Royal and Opera House. These architectural marvels stand as testament to how culture intertwines with economic prosperity. Delve deeper into history with tickets from centuries past - like one for 100 pounds Tournaments in July 1, 1720 (dummy title). Such artifacts offer glimpses into societies shaped by their monetary systems. Discover more intriguing relics such as the Signer of Five Soils document from 1791 or another ticket for 50 pounds Tournaments in September 2, 1720 (dummy title). Each piece tells its own story within the vast tapestry of currency's evolution. Uncover ancient treasures like the test for the set of five francs featuring Hercules from An V or delve even further back with Denier de Caracalla dating back to AD 200. These coins connect us directly to the past, reminding us of the enduring power of currency.