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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 40, October 1, 2017, Article 23

MONNAIE DE PARIS RENOVATIONS COMPLETE

Renovations at the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) are complete. New exhibit galleries showcase the bulding's long history. Here's an excerpt from an article from Art Daily September 26, 2017. -Editor

After 6 years of work, the transformation works at the Parisian site of Monnaie de Paris concluded to give birth to 11 Conti - Monnaie de Paris. Completely renovated, Monnaie de Paris reveals its ambitious project and invites visitors to discover a museum dedicated to the theme of minting, artisan crafts, but also dedicate to exceptional heritage collections.

Since 1775, the Parisian site of Monnaie de Paris site has been established at 11 Quai de Conti in the heart of the 6th arrondissement. Taking the name of its historic location, the Monnaie de Paris opens 11 Conti - Monnaie de Paris.

Kate de Silva pointed out a nice gallery of photos I would've missed. Here's a selection - see the complete article for more. -Editor

Monnaie de Paris

Monnaie de Paris workbench

Monnaie de Paris engraver at work

Monnaie de Paris medal blanks

Monnaie de Paris exhibit with coin press

Monnaie de Paris medal

To read the complete article, see:
http://artdaily.com/news/99062/La-Monnaie-de-Paris--The-last-secret-in-the-heart-of-Paris-finally-opens-its-doors (http://artdaily.com/news/99062/La-Monnaie-de-Paris--The-last-secret-in-the-heart-of-Paris-finally-opens-its-doors#.WconjGhSyAs)

For more information, see:
https://www.monnaiedeparis.fr/
https://www.monnaiedeparis.fr/en/expositions-permanentes/create

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