On Saturday, May 13, the European Night of Museums will take place for the 19th time events, initiated by France The Ministry of Culture. Lithuanian museums are joining this campaign for the eighteenth time. We, the Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania, are no exception. This year we will offer a particularly rich program dedicated to both the history of money and financial education, and the events will take place not only in the evening, but also throughout the day.
The museum is open from 11 a.m. until midnight, and during the event we will pay tribute to the past, present and future. During the tours, we will talk about money, and in a special lecture, we will talk about the history of litas (which would celebrate its thirtieth anniversary this year). The lectures will tell not only about today (we will teach you how to protect yourself from fraudsters or counterfeit money), but also about the future (you will learn everything about the possibilities of the digital euro).
By the way, a visit to the Money Museum that day can also make sense. During the event, you will be able to support the still struggling Ukraine.
Registration is required for tours and lectures!
PROGRAMME
11.30:13.30 a.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Sightseeing tours in the Money Museum "Travel around the world of money"
What was the first money in human history? How long ago were counterfeiters punished? How much would you be worth if you were golden? And how would you look on a paper banknote? You will find the answers to these questions and many more incredible things from the world of money and banking in this educational tour of the Money Museum, during which you will see the entire museum exposition, try interactive museum entertainment, and get souvenirs.
at 15 p.m. Lecture "Digital euro - the money of the future for everyone"
This lecture is intended for anyone interested in financial innovation and the future of money. What is the digital euro, when will it become a reality? How will we pay for the coffee with it? What global trends prompted the Bank of Lithuania to study this topic? We will discuss these and other questions during the lecture.
The lecturer is Austėja Šostakaitė from the Market Infrastructure Department of the Bank of Lithuania.
at 17 p.m. Lecture "The most interesting money stories, how to properly store and protect yourself"
In the lecture, you will learn about the cash examination laboratory at the Bank of Lithuania and what research is carried out there. Not only will you learn the specifics of the Bank of Lithuania's work or the most interesting stories of damaged money, but you will also get answers to questions, e.g. how is money made How to distinguish between real and fake money? And other. During the lecture, you will even be able to hold fake money in your hand and test your knowledge by separating them.
The lecturer is Ramunė Juzėnienė from the Cash Department of the Bank of Lithuania.
at 19 p.m. Lecture "Night at the museum: how not to fall into the cobwebs of scammers?"
During the lecture, you will hear the scariest and most unexpected fraud stories. You will learn how to become more resistant to the attacks of fraudsters, how to feel safe and not be afraid to fall into their traps. The representatives of the Bank of Lithuania will also share what should be done after falling into the webs of fraudsters and how to get out of them.
The lecturers are Viktorija Dičpinigaitienė from the Financial Literacy Department and Miroslava Kryštul from the Financial Services and Markets Supervision Department of the Bank of Lithuania.
21 p.m. Lecture - game "Lito's thirties - history and curiosities"
in 1993 June 25 After a long break, litas began to circulate in Lithuania. So, this year we would celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the national currency. On this occasion, we will give a lecture where you will learn how litas were created, what difficulties their creators faced, we will remember what was depicted on litas banknotes and coins, how our money could have looked, and you will discover many other interesting things. During the lecture there will be a quiz where you can win prizes! Have phones with internet.
The lecturer is Tomas Grėlis from the Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania.
From 15 to 20 p.m. 2 euro coins will be traded "Together with Ukraine". Most of the funds received from the coins will be used to help Ukraine.
All classes are free.
The lectures will take place in the Exhibition and Education Hall of the Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania.
