The Casa Real was the Royal Mint used by the Spanish colonizers
to turn the silver from Cerro Rico into coins to be shipped back
to Spain. it has been wonderfully restored. The musem alone
could justify a visit to Potosi. The museum boasts a wide
variety of coins and coin stamps. Also, visitors can see the
restored presses including hand powered minting machines. A room
containing religous paintings, many done by indigenous Andeans
was our introduction to the history of the region. Member Rating
4 out of 5 on September 10, 2000 Casa Real de Moneda