CASH

The value of money

Money's significance extends far beyond its role as a medium of exchange for goods and services: the CASH exhibition at the Technisches Museum Wien (Vienna Museum of Science and Technology) not only traced the historical evolution and constant changes in payment transactions but also highlighted the tangible presence of cash in our daily lives.
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The 14 chapters of the exhibition delved into the multifaceted nature of money, touching on aspects that also resonate with our emotions. From an early age, board games introduce us to the concepts of handling and trusting money, as well as saving and collecting. The images on banknotes and coins reveal the personalities, symbols and landmarks that hold significance for their countries, while technological advancements continually reshape our payment methods.

CASH. The value of money explored the allure of money, showing how coin-operated machines “sense” money and how an ATM actually works. The exhibition also addressed the ongoing transition from analogue to digital payments and the debate surrounding it, as well as the lifecycle of cash from its production to its use and disposal. The exhibition was additionally accompanied by an audio track that visitors could discover using QR codes.


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