Potosi Attractions
A silver Spanish coin © woody1778a
Casa Real De Moneda
The Casa Real was the Royal Mint House used by the colonial
Spanish to turn the silver from the mines into coins to be shipped
back to Spain. This is one of Bolivia’s best museums,
explaining the history of silver production and its influence.
Inside are restored presses and wooden minting machines, coins and
coin stamps. It also has rooms containing religious art, many by
indigenous Andeans, the country’s first locomotive and
Tiahuanaco artefacts.
Address: Calle Ayacucho;
Website: www.casanacionaldemoneda.org.bo;
Telephone: (2) 622 2777;
Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 12pm, 2.30pm to 6.30pm; Sunday 9am to 12pm. English tours available;
Admission: BOB 20
