To familiarize the public with the Bank's main functions and its contribution to Israel's economy;
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To present the historical development of money in Israel and the reflection of the nation's and the State's heritage in the design of banknotes and coins.
A visit to the Center is instructive and interesting, and incorporates:
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An exhibition of ancient coins, banknotes and coins issued from pre-State days to the present;
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Interactive activity stations which explain, by means of computer games, the functions of the Bank of Israel, the history of money, and the contribution of the central bank to the economy;
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Films on the development of the means of payment and the essential role of the Bank–the preservation of price stability.
The Visitors Center is intended for the general public, and is particularly appropriate for families, groups of high-school students, etc.
The Visitors Center is in the Bank of Israel building at Giv’at Ram, 2 Kaplan Street, Jerusalem.
The Center and all of its facilities are disabled-accessible.
Visiting hours:
Monday–Thursday, 9:00–16:00, except for festivals and festival eves. There is no admission charge but prior arrangement is needed. To arrange a visit, click here.
