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Shanghai Museum Ancient Coins Gallery · Coin & Numismatic Tourism

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Shanghai Museum Ancient Coins Gallery · Coin & Numismatic Tourism

This dedicated ancient coins gallery showcases China's unique numismatic evolution from Warring States knife and spade money through square-holed cash coins that influenced East Asian currency for millennia. The collection includes rare Han dynasty gold ingots and Song dynasty paper money precursors. For collectors of Asian numismatics, this museum provides essential cultural and historical context.

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Spectacular display of Chinese numismatic history from knife money and spade coins to imperial cash coins spanning 3,000 years.

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Best season: year-round
Difficulty: easy
Region: China, Shanghai

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