We use money every day in the form of banknotes, coins or credit on our bank account. We pay online on the internet, take out loans and save money on bank accounts. But what is money really? Where does it come from? Who controls the banks? What are the tasks of central bank and how does monetary policy work? The documentation of the new permanent exhibition at the Museum of Money of the Deutsche Bundesbank provides a fascinating insight into place whic h provides a unique educational experience. The lavish illustrations make the room installations as vivid as the numerous exhibits from over 2,500 years of monetary history. Original texts from the museum convey knowledge of economics and history and offer an introduction to the world of money.