Bentuk-Bentuk Konservasi Koleksi Mata Uang di Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara

Abstrak

This research examines the coin and currency collection and its conservation efforts at the State Museum of Southeast Sulawesi Province. The aim is to identify the types of currency collections and analyze the conservation methods applied. Using a descriptive qualitative research method, data were collected through literature review, observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the museum has a diverse numismatic collection, consisting of both paper and coin currency from various eras, which are relatively well-preserved. The most exhibited coins in the museum are from the Dutch colonial period (1726-1945), while the most exhibited paper currency comes from the era of the Republic of Indonesia (1951-1980). The conservation methods applied include two main approaches: preventive conservation through fumigation to protect against microorganisms and pests, as well as lamination to preserve the physical integrity of paper currency and traditional woven fabrics (kampua). Meanwhile, curative conservation is conducted through careful washing with a special citric acid solution for coins to avoid damaging the motifs. Despite challenges such as budget constraints, the museum strives to optimally preserve its collections

Kata kunci

• Conservation
• Currency Collection
• Koleksi Mata Uang
• Konservasi
• Museum
• Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara
• Southeast Sulawesi Provincial State Museum