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Museo Numismático

CA3
Museum / Cultural center
Architectural style: Modern
CA Ranking: 3
Best for: Medals, coins and banknotes from around the world, including an early 20 peso coin, the only one still existing of the ten produced.
Open: 9am-5pm Tues-Sun
Admission: CUC 1
Obispo at 305, e/ Aguiar y Habana, Habana Vieja

    • Valued in approx 50 million dollars, the museum’s collections features medals, coins and banknotes from around the world, including an early 20 peso coin, the only one still existing of the ten produced. The museum is housed in the former Banco Mendoza built in the early 20th century. The building itself is of a notable construction, a wonderful example of the heritage of Modern Havana.

    Opening hours: 9am-5pm Tues-Sat; 9am-12:45pm Sun

    
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