Currency Building

The Currency Building is a restored 19th-century heritage building in B.B.D. Bagh, central Kolkata. Built in 1833 in Italian style with Venetian windows and wrought-iron gates, it originally housed Agra Bank and later the Government Currency Office and Reserve Bank of India. After extensive restoration by the Archaeological Survey of India, it now functions as a public museum and exhibition space showcasing art and history.

Visitors can expect a three-storey colonial building with Italianate architecture, arched windows, high ceilings and a large central hall. The interior houses curated exhibition galleries displaying art, photography and historical exhibits. The surroundings are the heritage precinct of B.B.D. Bagh with Lal Dighi lake opposite. Visitors can explore ground and upper floor galleries, view restored architectural details, and attend temporary exhibitions and cultural events.

Constructed in 1833 for Agra Bank, designed in Italian style. It later housed the Government Currency Office where currency was issued and exchanged, and subsequently offices of the Reserve Bank of India. The building is a significant example of colonial architecture in Dalhousie Square and was restored by the Archaeological Survey of India after decades of disuse, reopening to the public in 2019.

Part of the B.B.D. Bagh heritage ensemble, the building represents Kolkata's colonial-era financial and administrative history. Today it serves as a cultural venue for art exhibitions and public events, contributing to heritage conservation and cultural tourism in central Kolkata.