A museum, collections and collectors
Located near the Jardin Animalier, the Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies is one of the world's leading museums for numismatics (the study and collection of coins and medals) and philately.
Initially presenting the personal collections of Prince Rainier III, the museum has gradually opened up to other sources to make up its vast inventory. Not only do you find rare or rarely exhibited stamps and coins, but also nineteenth-century finds, original medals and stamp and coin-making tools.
World philatelic exhibitions in Monaco
With a long tradition of issuing coins - the first Monegasque coins were created in January 1640 by Prince Honoré II, while the first stamps were printed in 1885 by Prince Charles III - the Principality has acquired a great reputation among collectors. This aura is reflected in the Stamp and Coin Museum , where philatelists and numismatists from all over the world come to enjoy a temporary exhibition dedicated to coins every three or four years, and every two years for the MonacoPhil international philatelic exhibition.
A museum and shop for collectors... but not just for collectors
To extend the experience of your visit or simply to bring back a special souvenir from the Principality, the museum shop offers philatelic products published by the Office des Emissions de Timbres-Poste (current and collector's stamps, blocks and inserts, first-day covers, etc.), as well as specialist books, souvenir medals from the Monnaie de Paris and many other items.
Practical information
From 1 July to 30 September the museum closes at 6pm