

Neither the Trustees of the British Museum nor members of staff can accept liability for opinions given on objects submitted for examinations, or for information provided.We can't provide valuations or certificates of authentication – if you require this advice, please consult a dealer or auctioneer.Please don't send coins or other objects in the post. Please email the department at in advance of your visit to make an appointment with the relevant member of staff. The Department of Coins and Medals offers an object identification service, covering coins, tokens, coin-weights, paper money and commemorative and art medals. Room 72 – Ancient Cyprus ( The A G Leventis Gallery).Room 70 – Roman Empire ( The Wolfson Gallery).Room 41 – Sutton Hoo and Europe AD 300–1100.Room 67 – Korea ( The Korea Foundation Gallery).Room 42-43 – The Islamic world ( The Albukhary Foundation Gallery).Room 33 – China, South Asia and Southeast Asia ( The Joseph E Hotung Gallery).Items from the Department of Coins and Medals can also be seen in the following galleries. Please see the Events and exhibitions section for details about its current display. Room 69a – a rotating programme of free, temporary Coins and Medals exhibitions are shown in this gallery.


You can make an appointment to view objects from the Coins and Medals collection in our study room.
