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Origin and history

The Joseph Puig de Perpignan coin and medal museum originated in Joseph Puig's legacy in 1926. This passionate collector offered the city his vast collection of 30,000 coins, medals and numismatic objects, as well as the "Villa les Tilleuls", a residence designed in 1907 by Danish architect Vigo Dorph-Petersen. Puig imposed as a condition that this building be exclusively dedicated to the exhibition of his collection, thus transforming the villa into a permanent museum.

The original collection, already remarkable, was enriched by the city of Perpignan over the decades. Today, the museum has 45,000 coins covering all periods and geographical origins, from the first ancient coins to the euro. This fund, one of the most important in France, bears witness to monetary diversity throughout centuries and civilizations.

The "Villa les Tilleuls", which houses the museum, is itself a notable architectural heritage. Built in 1907, it illustrates the Belle Époque style and the influence of European currents, notably through its Danish architect. This elegant setting reinforces the museum's appeal, combining numismatic history and built heritage.

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