Network

Specific strengths: World coinage, tokens, medals.

 

Library: around six reference books.

 

 

Databases

 

Database used: Microsoft Access

 

Proportion of collection on database: 98%

 

How much detail in database entries? Minimal - very brief description.

 

Are images incorporated? No.

 

Is the database accessible to the public? No.

 

Is the database publicly accessible online? What is the URL if so? No.

 

 

Display

 

Are there permanent numismatic displays? No.

 

Is numismatic material incorporated into more general displays? No.

 

Is there a facility for temporary exhibitions? Yes.

 

Have there been numismatic exhibitions in the past? If so, what? Not in the last 10 years.

 

 

Access to the collection

 

Is there a study facility? There is no dedicated study facility but space can be allocated for students to work with the collection under supervision.

 

Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? Magnifying glasses, gloves.

 

 

Public engagement with numismatic collection

 

Is there a handling collection? No.

 

Are numismatic collections used in Education sessions? No.

 

Do numismatic collections feature in gallery talks, lectures? No.

 

Are there other engagement activities based around numismatic collections? No.

 

 

ID and public enquiries

 

Does the museum offer a service for identifying objects and other public enquiries? No.

 

 

Curatorial knowledge

 

Is there any numismatic expertise in-house? If so, who, and in what areas? No.

 

Is there access to external expertise? If so, who and in what areas? Curator of Numismatics, Manchester Museum.

 

If there is expertise in-house, is there a willingness/capacity to share that with other museums? N/A