The opening ceremony of "The Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Coins" was held in Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv on December 28th, 2008. H.E. Mr. Zhao Jun, Chinese Ambassador to the State of Israel, delivered a warm welcome speech to about 100 participants, who are officials from the local municipality, members of Israel-China Friendship Society, former Israeli Ambassadors to the P. R. of China, Sinologists, Chinese students and Israeli friends from all walks of life.

               

(H.E.Mr.Zhao Jun Delivering a Welcoming Speech) (H.E.Mr.Zhao Jun Shaking Hands with  the Museum's Director)

About 1000 pieces of Chinese ancient coins are being shown with English and Hebrew descriptions and they have been displayed both chronologically and according to different dynasties in Chinese history. The exhibits include shells which had been used as circulation currencies, knife-shaped coins, copper and silver coins, tea brick as well as some bank notes used in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Some ancient technologies of moulding and processing coins have also been displayed in the exhibition.

By knowing the materials, shapes and technologies for manufacturing the coins in Chinese ancient times, visitors can learn something about the ancient social development and Chinese history. Most visitors show high respect to ancient Chinese people for their unique talent and ability in designing and producing those copper and silver coins.

               

      (Local Visitors Appreciating the Exhibits)                                 (Visitors Carefully Reading the Introduction)

"The Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Coins" is on show for about a year.  Beautifully designed catalogues of the exhibits of the ancient Chinese coins have also been printed by the Museum.