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The Future of Money was a music event hosted by the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. It took place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM at La Maison Française. Admission was $25. Nearest Metro: 30-min walk from Rosslyn (Blue/Orange/Silver).
What does money mean in 2026? From ancient coinage to digital currencies, from central banks to blockchain networks, the very nature of money – who issues it, controls it, and trusts it – is undergoing a profound transformation.
Jeff Garrett – Founder, Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, one of America’s foremost coin experts
Joaquin Jimenez – General Engraver, Monnaie de Paris
Joël Le Bon – Professor of Marketing, Johns Hopkins University
Thomas D. Uram – Former President of the American Numismatic Association and former Chairman of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC)
Julien Sabouret – Collection Manager, Monnaie de Paris
5:00 PM – Break & Exhibition
Explore a curated display of rare historical medals and coins, including pieces brought from Monnaie de Paris, and attend the official unveiling of the Washington–Lafayette commemorative coins marking America’s 250th anniversary.
5:30 PM – PANEL 2: The Future of Money
Building on the historical perspective of the first panel, we turn to the questions shaping money’s next frontier. From central banks to decentralized networks, the rules governing money are being rewritten, and the geopolitical, economic, and technological stakes have never been higher.
This panel brings together leading voices from public ins
La Maison Française
La Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
30-min walk from Rosslyn · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
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7:00 PM · Embassy of France in the United States
7:00 PM · Embassy of France in the United States
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