MUDEM exhibits on view in Bari
The 'Form and Trust. Coins from the territory, coins from around the world' exhibition is on show from 30 September 2025 to 31 January 2026 at Banca d'Italia's branch premises in Bari.
On display are some Greek and Roman coins from the Superintendency of Bari and the Canosa Archaeological Foundation and a selection of items from the Money Museum's 'Voltolina' ethnographic collection.
The exhibition focuses on the link between money and trust, with items that represent the numismatic heritage of Puglia and the ongoing dialogue between the history, economy and art of ancient and faraway societies, on one side, and the culture and economics of our time on the other.
The ancient coins on display are arranged chronologically and thematically, and are not just historical pieces, but tangible evidence of the culture, political order and economy of the societies that produced them. Ranging across the continents, visitors will discover how coins are a means of exchange that can act as powerful symbols and as a tool for propaganda. Some unusual objects that are often associated with the female world, such as beads, shells, jewels and ornaments, feature alongside more conventional coins in displays that shed light on their social and spiritual, as well as economic, value.
Money used to be guaranteed by precious materials and now by central banks, but whatever its form, money has always been linked with trust. As we can see by comparing its analogue past and its digital present, money is also a complex instrument, embodying identities, relationships and systems of belief.
The exhibition has been designed for all audiences, beginners, experts, amateur historians, anthropology enthusiasts, or just curious about the contemporary dynamics of economics and technology. It also aims to raise awareness of the value of artistic heritage at local and global level, and to create a culture for protecting and safeguarding the territory's history and archaeology.
OPENING TIMES
Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
