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- Caribbean
- Aruba
- Oranjestad
- Numismatic Museum
Numismatic Museum
In 1955, Aruban resident Mario Odor - while digging in his
garden - unearthed two rare 18th Century coins. So began a hobby
that has transformed into a remarkable public display, of nearly
40,000 coins and bank notes from all over the world. Opened in
1981, Aruba's Numismatic Museum is a winning tourist attraction,
and a fascinating insight into the history of modern civilisation.
The expertly-organised, meticulously-ordered collections allow
visitors to view currency used by the Roman and Byzantine empires,
Chinese and Indian dynasties, Feudal Europe, and even 'special
issues' used in Nazi concentration camps. Guided tours are also
available, run by informed and enthusiastic numismatists. Although
Mr. Odor has sadly passed away, his amazing collection lives on,
leaving visitors to Aruba with a renewed appreciation of the
world's economic history.
Information & Facts
Address
Weststraat, Oranjestad (next to the central bus
station)
Admission
$5 (adults), free for children. Admission price includes
a souvenir coin
Language
The official language in Aruba is Dutch but English and
Spanish are taught in school and are also widely spoken. Some
French is also understood. Most islanders also speak the native
language Papiamento.
Money
The official currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG), which is
divided into 100 cents. The Florin is tied to the US Dollar. US
currency is accepted everywhere and other major currencies can be
exchanged at banks. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted and
there are ATMs in Oranjestad. Travellers cheques are also widely
accepted and it is best to have cheques in US dollars or Euros to
avoid additional charges.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm
Time
Local time in Aruba is GMT -4.