Explore 'El siglo XIX': 19th-Century Spanish Monetary History at Museo Casa de la Moneda

This permanent exhibition at the Museo Casa de la Moneda delves into the monetary history of 19th-century Spain. It covers significant currency reforms, the introduction of the peseta, and the relocation and evolution of the Madrid Mint.

The 'El siglo XIX' exhibition at the Museo Casa de la Moneda provides a detailed look into Spain's numismatic and minting history during the 19th century. It highlights key periods of reform, such as the attempts to standardize currency that eventually led to the establishment of the peseta system in 1868. The exhibition also traces the physical move of the Casa de la Moneda to a new building in Paseo de Recoletos, which later merged with the Fábrica del Timbre to form the modern-day Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre. Visitors can view a model of this significant mint building and see an inaugural plaque and treasury doors. The display offers insights into the technological and administrative changes that shaped Spain's currency production during this transformative century. The page also mentions an optional projection room for a brief history of the Factory.

Information about visiting and general museum information is available, but specific ticketing details for this permanent exhibition are not provided on this page. Visitors are directed to general museum visit information.