For the Love of Money
Blacks on US Currency
On view February 2017 - January 2018
Positive representation of free Black people on commemorative currency is one of the earliest forms of public recognition of Black excellence, contribution and value. The anti-slavery tokens, commemorative coins, concept coins, bronze medals, Presidential bronze medals and gold medallions featured in this exhibition celebrate Black icons, seminal historic events and institutions which have shaped Black history and significantly influenced American history. This exhibit was on loan from the Museum of UnCut Funk and was supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Materials
- "For the Love of Money" Press Release (PDF | 95.60 KB)
- FTLOM and Out of the Vault Scavenger Hunt for High School Students (PDF | 29.81 KB)
- FTLOM and Out of the Vault Scavenger Hunt for Middle School Students (PDF | 857.91 KB)
- "For the Love of Money" Exhibit Preview Article (PDF | 729.72 KB)
- CULTURE: The Latest Museum Exhibits (09/13/2017)
- Manhattan Exhibit Highlights Black Americans on US Currency (02/22/2017)
