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Monetary Collection

Monetary matters transcend borders, cultures, and time

Background imageMonetary Collection: Euro bank notes

Euro bank notes. Three fifty Euro bills. The Euro is the common currency for twelve member states of the European Union including Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy

Background imageMonetary Collection: South African Reserve Bank, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

South African Reserve Bank, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

Background imageMonetary Collection: ABSA Bank building, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

ABSA Bank building, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Background imageMonetary Collection: Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Background imageMonetary Collection: Bartering in Russia after the collapse of the currency following the Russian Revolution

Bartering in Russia after the collapse of the currency following the Russian Revolution
473612 Bartering in Russia after the collapse of the currency following the Russian Revolution, illustration from La Domenica del Corriere, 1 June, 1919 (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMonetary Collection: Legal Tender Label

Legal Tender Label

Background imageMonetary Collection: Bank of America Tower, One Bryant Park, West 42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City

Bank of America Tower, One Bryant Park, West 42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Bank of America Tower, One Bryant Park, West 42nd Street

Background imageMonetary Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108259

EyeUbiquitous_20108259
England, London, The Bank of England, Threadneedle Street

Background imageMonetary Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108260

EyeUbiquitous_20108260
England, London, The Bank of England, and Duke of Wellington statue, Threadneedle Street

Background imageMonetary Collection: A worker at a coin rimming machine, the Royal Mint, London, England in the 19th century

A worker at a coin rimming machine, the Royal Mint, London, England in the 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

Background imageMonetary Collection: Workers using machines to punch out the blank coin, the Royal Mint, London, England 19th century

Workers using machines to punch out the blank coin, the Royal Mint, London, England 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

Background imageMonetary Collection: A worker at the coining press, the Royal Mint, London, England in the 19th century

A worker at the coining press, the Royal Mint, London, England in the 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

Background imageMonetary Collection: Trouble In The Rue Quincampoix, Paris, In 1718 Near John Laws Banque G

Trouble In The Rue Quincampoix, Paris, In 1718 Near John Laws Banque G

Background imageMonetary Collection: Stakna Monastery; Ladakh, India

Stakna Monastery; Ladakh, India

Background imageMonetary Collection: One dollar bills

One dollar bills
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Stack of one dollar bills fanned out in a circle. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageMonetary Collection: Banknote - Old Belorussia uncirculated banknote

Banknote - Old Belorussia uncirculated banknote 100 roubles - depicting (Bison bonasus L.). European Bison of Bialowieza Nature Reserve

Background imageMonetary Collection: Comparing aeroplanes and battleships by G. H. Davis

Comparing aeroplanes and battleships by G. H. Davis
Comparative values of aeroplanes and battleships. One super-dreadnought ship is the equivalent of 3000 aeroplanes in monetary terms. 1912

Background imageMonetary Collection: Source Size = 3992 x 3744

Source Size = 3992 x 3744
Black Friday, the Monetary Panic in the City: Scene in Lombard Street, 11 May, Uk, 1866

Background imageMonetary Collection: Mailbox outside a tax office, Melsungen, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Mailbox outside a tax office, Melsungen, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Background imageMonetary Collection: Stock market news, headline Dax and markets in a newspaper seen through glasses

Stock market news, headline Dax and markets in a newspaper seen through glasses

Background imageMonetary Collection: Figures of managers between euro coins

Figures of managers between euro coins

Background imageMonetary Collection: Paper boat from euro notes

Paper boat from euro notes

Background imageMonetary Collection: Euro notes in bundles, 200s, 500s

Euro notes in bundles, 200s, 500s

Background imageMonetary Collection: Stacked euro notes in bundles with boat made from notes

Stacked euro notes in bundles with boat made from notes

Background imageMonetary Collection: Euro symbol

Euro symbol

Background imageMonetary Collection: Coins arranged in dollar sign

Coins arranged in dollar sign
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Coins arranged to form dollar symbol. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageMonetary Collection: Federal German Republic becomes 53rd member of the IMF (International Monetary Fund)

Federal German Republic becomes 53rd member of the IMF (International Monetary Fund). Dr Hans Riesser of the German Diplomatic Mission in the US signs the document

Background imageMonetary Collection: Pound coin, SEM

Pound coin, SEM
Pound coin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the embossed writing on the side of an English one pound coin. Magnification: x8 at 6x7cm size

Background imageMonetary Collection: Microchip, SEM

Microchip, SEM
Microchip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a microchip from a chip and pin credit card. The circuit is composed of tracks made by various deposition and etching techniques

Background imageMonetary Collection: Predatory financial institutions, concept C014 / 0694

Predatory financial institutions, concept C014 / 0694
Predatory financial institutions, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageMonetary Collection: Eurozone break-up, conceptual image

Eurozone break-up, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing countries leaving the Eurozone due to the sovereign debt crisis

Background imageMonetary Collection: Health insurance, conceptual image

Health insurance, conceptual image

Background imageMonetary Collection: Financial storm, conceptual artwork C014 / 0684

Financial storm, conceptual artwork C014 / 0684
Financial storm, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageMonetary Collection: Europe sinking in debt, conceptual image C014 / 0687

Europe sinking in debt, conceptual image C014 / 0687
Europe sinking in debt, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageMonetary Collection: Euro symbol, artwork C014 / 0682

Euro symbol, artwork C014 / 0682
Euro symbol, computer artwork

Background imageMonetary Collection: Online identity theft, conceptual artwork

Online identity theft, conceptual artwork
Online identity theft, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageMonetary Collection: Internet shopping, conceptual artwork C013 / 4700

Internet shopping, conceptual artwork C013 / 4700
Internet shopping, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageMonetary Collection: Banknote - Old Belorussia uncirculated banknote 100 roubles - depicting European Bison of

Banknote - Old Belorussia uncirculated banknote 100 roubles - depicting European Bison of Bialowieza Nature Reserve
ANZ-1472 Banknote - Old Belorussia uncirculated banknote 100 roubles - depicting European Bison of Bialowieza Nature Reserve Bison bonasus L

Background imageMonetary Collection: Banque et Caisse D Epaargne de L Etat Luxembourg, Luxemboutge

Banque et Caisse D Epaargne de L Etat Luxembourg, Luxemboutge

Background imageMonetary Collection: Queen Marys Coronation gift, Barn House, Whitstable, Kent

Queen Marys Coronation gift, Barn House, Whitstable, Kent

Background imageMonetary Collection: Money shower

Money shower, conceptual image

Background imageMonetary Collection: British coins

British coins

Background imageMonetary Collection: Money

Money. British notes held in a womans hand

Background imageMonetary Collection: Tokyo stock exchange

Tokyo stock exchange. Montage of images from the Tokyo stock exchange, Japan

Background imageMonetary Collection: Mans wallet

Mans wallet
MODEL RELEASED. Mans wallet. Man holding his open wallet, with British fifty pound notes. The wallet also contains numerous credit cards, debit cards, and store loyalty cards

Background imageMonetary Collection: Wasting money, conceptual image

Wasting money, conceptual image

Background imageMonetary Collection: International currency

International currency

Background imageMonetary Collection: Medical money

Medical money, conceptual image



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Monetary matters transcend borders, cultures, and time. From the intricate designs on Euro bank notes to the whimsical creation of a paper boat made from these very notes, money tells stories that go beyond its face value. In South Africa, the grandeur of finance is embodied by iconic landmarks like the South African Reserve Bank in Newtown and ABSA Bank building in Johannesburg. These structures stand as symbols of economic stability and growth within Gauteng's bustling metropolis. Meanwhile, at the heart of this financial hub lies the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Here, fortunes are made or lost with every tick of the market ticker tape. It serves as a reminder that monetary power can shape industries and economies alike. However, history has shown us that currencies can crumble too. In Russia after the collapse following the Russian Revolution, bartering became a way of survival when traditional forms of currency lost their worth. This period serves as a stark reminder that money's true value lies not in its physical form but rather in collective trust. Yet amidst all these complexities surrounding money, one constant remains: legal tender labels ensure universal acceptance for transactions worldwide. Whether it be an old Belorussian uncirculated banknote or modern-day digital payments systems like cryptocurrencies - they all rely on this label to facilitate trade seamlessly across borders. Even towering skyscrapers like Bank of America Tower in Manhattan serve as reminders that monetary institutions hold immense power over global finance. They act as guardians protecting our hard-earned wealth while shaping economic landscapes for generations to come. As we compare aeroplanes to battleships through G. H Davis' lens, we realize how intertwined monetary decisions are with geopolitical strategies throughout history. Money fuels both commerce and conflict; it is both a tool for prosperity and a catalyst for change. In essence, monetary matters encompass far more than mere pieces of paper or digits on screens; they reflect our aspirations for progress and security while carrying echoes from past struggles and triumphs.