Casa de Moneda - Coleccion Numismatica del Banco de la Republica, Bogota

At Casa de Moneda - Coleccion Numismatica del Banco de la Republica, follow the history of local currency chronologically, from pre-Columbia days through the 20th century. Housed in a historical mint, the museum includes collections of machinery, banknotes, coins, and more. As you progress through time, you'll note a transition from the goods-exchange system of the tribes before European contact to the coin-based economy under Spanish colonial rule. Along the way, you'll also learn a lot about the nation's social, economic, and political development, both before and after its independence from Spain. Although many displays feature only Spanish text, you can enjoy much of the museum visually. For Casa de Moneda - Coleccion Numismatica del Banco de la Republica and beyond, use our Bogota travel itinerary planner to get the most from your Bogota vacation.