1961, Colombia (Republic). Numismatic Museum, Banco De La Republica. Silver Medal.
Mint Year: 1961 Mint Place: Bogota Denomination: Medal - Banco De La Republica, Numiamstic Museum, Bogota. Condition: Minor scratches and deposits, small edge-hit, otherwise a nicely toned XF-AU with glossy finish! Material: Silver Weight: 32.10gm Diameter: 44mm
On July 20, 1961, the Bank of the Republic opened the doors of the Numismatic Museum on where it exhibited for the first time its extensive collection of coins and tickets. At that time the museum had 1,032 pieces, including 400 two-escudo gold Santa Fereña macuquinas, minted between 1628 and 1636, found in the Magdalena River and known as the Tesoro del mesuno.