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The Future of Money is a music event hosted by the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. It takes place Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT at La Maison Française. Admission: $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.
To mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Embassy of France and Monnaie de Paris invite you to an afternoon of conversations exploring the evolution of money: from the birth of modern republics to the digital revolution.
Program
4:00 PM – PANEL 1: Numismatics, icon of 250 years of Franco-American friendship
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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