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What important building was located in Potosí during colonial times?

  • Presidential Palace

  • Silver mint

  • Royal Library

  • Grand Cathedral

Answer

The silver mint in Potosí, Bolivia, played a pivotal role during colonial times, minting vast quantities of silver coins from the abundant silver extracted from the nearby Cerro Rico mines. This mint was crucial in facilitating trade, commerce, and the overall economic development of the region, making Potosí a prominent center of wealth and influence in the Spanish Empire.
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