Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda

The Imprensa Nacional- Casa da Moeda ( German: National Printing and Mint ), the State Printing Office and Mint of Portugal. It belongs to the Republic of Portugal and is headed by the Portuguese Ministry of Finance. She is also active as a publisher.

History

The Mint ( Casa da Moeda ) was founded in the late 13th century. In 1972, she became the Imprensa Nacional- Casa da Moeda united with the State Printing Office ( Imprensa Nacional). Today it produces the coins and banknotes for Portugal. In addition, medals and security prints ( ID cards, stamps) made ​​that are used by government agencies and output.