National Money Museum | Casa Amarela – Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
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National Money Museum | Casa Amarela
Enshrined in Casa Amarela, the museum features numismatic collections from various historical periods including the permanent exhibition of coins used in direct exchanges, coins that circulated in Mozambique during the mercantile period, the money of the majestic companies, the first coins minted for the colonial authorities as well as the Metical, the national currency. There are also permanent exhibitions of coins from around the world and medals.
The Yellow House
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The Yellow House, the building where the National Money Museum has been enshrined since 1981, is the oldest in Maputo city. It was designated a Cultural Monument in 1964 through the (Decree 17.685, of April 8), however, following the independence in 1975 recognized the heritage value (confirmed by Law No. 10/88) of the Yellow House and chose to install the museum there.
Built in 1860, its first owner was an Indian merchant, who sold it in 1873 to the Portuguese Government for 750 pounds sterling. The Yellow House was initially meant to be the residence of the Governor. It was then successively used as the Government Secretariat, the Civil Administration Services Directorate, the 1st Police Station, and various other Colonial Administration bodies.
It has witnessed the changes in the city: Prison – late 18th century; from Village and Municipality, December 9, 1876; and eventually City – November 18, 1887. Its historical importance was recognized and, thus, scaled up, and adapted to suit the new functions as a museum shortly after national independence.
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 Permanent Numismatic Exhibition;
Guided tours (by appointment);
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Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9am to 3pm
Sunday and public holidays: 2pm to 4pm
Monday, January 1, May 1, and December 25: Closed
Maputo, Praça 25 de Junho, 438
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Av. Julius Nyerere, nr. 3453
Maputo – Moçambique
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