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Casa Nacional de la Moneda, Potosi

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An important historical site that offers a fascinating introduction into the country's economic development, Casa Nacional de la Moneda opened in 1574 and quickly became synonymous with Spanish colonial wealth. Tour the museum to learn about the area's mining and minting history, the short and brutal lives of the miners, and the luxury and lavishness enjoyed by financiers, prospectors, and other members of the colonial upper class. Put Casa Nacional de la Moneda into our Potosi trip itinerary planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Potosi.
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  • August 11, 2017
    Nice building, good tour and lots of information about the (Silver) coins and the history of this. Very well worth the effort. Please note that on Sundays but limited open
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  • August 10, 2017
    We did the tour in french in August. The visit lasts 1 h 30 but it's the race all along. The explanations are interesting but the guide speaks very quickly to complete the round on time. We go from room to room without really having the time to look at everything that is exposed. A guide is compulsory in this museum but can't even back in the rooms to see what we had time to see, it's a shame because is very rich in object, machine and piece of eras. We do not regret this visit but for the price (40 bob) could leave us more time.
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  • August 8, 2017
    Beautiful buildings filled with history and performances. Nice to learn whence the currency.
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  • July 15, 2017
    Enjoyable experience. The museum is well laid out and set in a colonial atmosphere. Suitable for adults and kids. Makes it more fun if you go with a guide
  • July 12, 2017
    Incredibly interesting, the tours are well explained and they not only say about the history of the coins and currency, etc, but say about the history of the city of Potosí, as well as some religious facts that are really interesting. If you are going to visit Potosí, this is a must.
  • July 18, 2017
    Great experience. Excellent guide, and a must do place.
  • June 21, 2017
    The museum is well organised and the ticket comes with a guide.
  • October 29, 2016
    Very interesting museum. The guided tour is very useful to understand the story of the Bolivian money story. Nice rooms and well staged scenes.
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