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“HÉCTOR CARLOS JANSON”
NUMISMATIC AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
In Argentina, there are a handful of words for money: guita, mosca, mango, gamba, palo, luca, tela, morlacos, and chirolas.
Do you happen to know where the expressions “no tengo un cobre” (which means a person has no money) or “cuesta solo unas chirolas” (which means something costs little money) come from? We invite you to visit the Museum of the BCRA to find out.
At the Museum, you will learn about the evolution of Argentine currency and the means of payment in Argentina from native peoples’ times to the present.
The most valuable and complete collection of Argentine banknotes, coins and objects, made up of more than 27,000 pieces, is on display at the Museum.
The current building was declared National Historical Monument in 2005. It is situated a few meters away from Plaza de Mayo. It originally housed the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, designed by architects Henry Hunt and Hans Schröeder in 1862. Later, it accommodated the Currency Board (Caja de Conversión), the Office for National Public Lending and Banco Industrial, until it was finally transferred to the BCRA in 1942.
Director | Diego Aufiero
Deputy Directors | Gonzalo Lobos and Daniel Rey
Temporary exhibitions
Permanent exhibition
VISIT THE MUSEUM
Organize a group visit
The Museum in "Google Arts and Culture"
Architectural heritage
of the Museum
Museum 360° tour
Audio guide
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
The Liberator José de San Martín
The Argentine flag and its creator
9th of July, Independence Day
Lovardo Collection
USEFUL INFORMATION
Free admission.
Individual visits: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, no prior reservation required.
Group visits: Prior coordination and registration required. View procedure.
San Martín 216, C1004AAF, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Argentina.