With this field trip to the museum of Bank of Greece, the students of “Economics”(IB 11th and 12th grade) had the opportunity to learn many useful things about the functions of Bank of Greece and its and contribution to economic developments in Greece, in particular regarding the operation of the financial system, as well as the present Greece’s modern monetary and economic history: from the planning and implementation of the first modern Greek monetary system in 1828 to the creation of the euro area and Greece’s accession to the single currency.
By following the thread of the presentation, the students had the chance to explore the origins of money in antiquity, witness the introduction and establishment of various transaction media, and learn about Greece’s monetary policy, the evolution of central banking and the path to Economic and Monetary Union in Europe.
A number of specially designed interactive multimedia applications had been utilized by the students of ISA, coupled with state-of-the-art museological practices, provide for a unique experience of enjoyment and learning.
The tour in the museum of Bank of Greece also included presentation of the following themes:
1. The Bank of Greece
2. Money
3. Monetary system and policy in Greece
4. The road to the EMU
5. Central banks
6. Banknotes of the Bank of Greece
7. Coins of the Greek State
8. Commemorative drachma coins
9. Euro banknotes and coins
10. Designs of Bank of Greece banknotes
