National Mint of Bolivia
Bolivia
At a glance
The National Mint of Bolivia, known as the Casa Nacional de Moneda, stands as a significant cultural and historical site located at C66W+C8W, Ayacucho, in the city of Villa Imperial de Potosí. This prominent institution houses a diverse collection of historical artifacts and documents that encompass numerous epochs and facets of Bolivian history. Visitors to the museum can explore its meticulously arranged exhibits that delve into the nation’s past, focusing on numismatics, the art of coin collecting, and other related fields.
The museum accommodates two noteworthy sections: the Primera Casa Nacional de Moneda and the Segunda Casa Nacional de Moneda. These areas are home to a plethora of intriguing displays, such as the Pintura Virreinal collection featuring the works of Melchor Pérez de Holguín and exhibits of traditional silverwork. The museum also showcases original minting machinery, offering insight into the historical coin production processes used in Bolivia.
The facility also provides an extensive archive and library, preserving valuable documents, photographs, and materials crucial for understanding various aspects of Bolivian history. Its online systems, such as Atom and Koha, allow for efficient management and accessibility of these collections both for administrative purposes and public exploration.
The National Mint of Bolivia is committed to offering an enriching experience for both local visitors and international tourists. Its mission encompasses the enhancement of cultural literacy and public awareness through well-organized guided tours and an engaging agenda of cultural events. These activities are designed to optimize the visitor experience, offering a comprehensive understanding of Bolivia's numismatic and cultural heritage in an accessible and educational manner.
Reviews
We had a really great experience in this museum. You can go in only with a tour guide but our tour guide Brigitte was really great. Explained everything super detailed with interesting information and answer for all our questions. We really enjoyed the tour with her so we really recommend. The ticket for foreigners cost 70 Bolivianos +20 Bolivianos if you want to take pictures. We did not know what you need to pay attention for the entry hours.
A quite interesting museum. My wife and I visited it in October 2025. At this time the entry was 40 BOB for foreigners. We were happy to find out that this automatically included an English-speaking guide. However, as with most museums in the country, there is no clear logic as to how the exhibits are organized. The rooms jump from religious paintings to old coins, from UNESCO-Certificates to old coin-stamping machines. Still it is definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in Potosi.
