Museu Eugenio Teixeira Leal / Memorial do Banco Economico

The Eugênio Teixeira Leal Museum tells the history of money in the world, through coins in various formats and materials. Its collection includes coins in leather, clay, aluminum, glass, porcelain and books. The museum has showcases and interactive panels, a cinema and a highlight for rare pieces from the Roman, Byzantine and Middle Ages. The Museum presents visitors with the changes that have occurred in coins and banknotes over the years, both in Brazil and in some countries around the world. It is possible to know what was used as money in several countries, such as: powdered gold, precious stones, etc. Also some equipment that was previously used to make money in Brazil. Visitation is free and can be guided by professionals from the museum itself