Old money: Museum of coins to open in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai municipality will soon open to the public the Coins House, a dedicated museum for nearly 500 ancient coins that were in circulation in the region since the time of the early Islamic caliphates.

The museum has been set in a historic building that dates back to 1918 and which was restored to its former glory by the architectural heritage department of Dubai Municipality, in the Al Bastakiya heritage district.

It is part of a comprehensive renovation plan for the heritage districts in Al Shindagha, Al Ras and Al Bastakiya.