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National and state institutions chartered to produce government currency and medals.

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Casa de la Moneda de Potosí / Archive essay

The high mountain mint that supplied Spanish silver

Perched over 4,000 meters high in the Andes, the mint at Potosí transformed a mountain of silver into millions of coins that fueled global commerce for centuries.

Coinage Archive 12 min read Oct 18, 2026

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Official mints

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The high mountain mint that supplied Spanish silver

Small details deservea closer reading.

Small details deserve
a closer reading.