This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on March 7, 2026.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. Money Beyond Borders: The Past and Future of International Currencies Evening Lecture/Seminar Monday, June 8, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET Code: 1CV088 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $20 Member $30 Gen. Admission Resize text In an era marked by concerns over tariffs, political polarization, and shifting global alliances, questions about the durability of the U.S. dollar’s international dominance are becoming increasingly urgent. Economist Barry Eichengreen traces the evolution of cross-border money from the earliest coinage of the 7th century B.C.E. to modern cryptocurrencies and emerging central bank digital currencies. Eichengreen examines patterns in the life cycles of international currencies over the past 2,500 years, offering valuable lessons and insights about how currencies rise—and why they fall. Eichengreen’s new book, Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto (Princeton University Press), is available for purchase. Book Sale Information Purchase your copy of Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto by Barry Eichengreen here. SPECIAL NOTE: Politics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount, enter the code SPECIAL10 (no space between letters and numbers) in the “Coupon discount” or “Comments” section on Politics and Prose's check-out page. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
