After Richmond, I took a train to Washington D. C. One day was spent in the American History Museum. The National Numismatic Collection was something else. It was fascinating to see the oban and cash tree in the center, not to mention the Elizabeth I fine gold sovereign and ultra high relief $20 gold piece. The $100,000 bill was intriguing, but the way it was oriented the reverse of the note was facing the light. Nonetheless, I managed to get a photo of the obverse of the note. The 50 zecchino gold coin was an absolute showstopper, because it was bigger than the palm of my hand. My father’s hand is in the photo. It was interesting seeing the Grant collection of Japanese coins, and the Sestroretsk rouble was a sight to see as well. I enjoyed seeing Educational Series banknotes, and a Ming banknote. I ended up seeing three decadrachms overall in the museum. I also found this... At the start of the American History Museum, there were a collection of WWI posters. A couple had definite coin-related imagery. I liked this French one best. Part 1 can be found here. Part 3 can be found here.
