The culture and tradition of a particular time period is well understood by the coins of that time. Social, political and economic aspects of a particular time period are depicted well through coins. The numismatic collection of this museum has got coins from Maurya Era especially the ones that have punch marks (Arki and Kangra region). Some coins (Indo-Greek coins) from regions like Una, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Hamirpur are also kept here. Inscriptions are there on these coins. Coins used by different tribes of various regions of Himachal Pradesha re also kept here. Othere coins that enrich the numismatic gallery of this museum are during the rule of Mughals, Sikhs, and Indo-Sassanians.
