![]() But after some years, finally, Mexico was no longer forced to rely on mints abroad to produce all its coins. New machines were purchased and the workers who had to operate them had to be trained. In 1905 Mexico decided to employ a new technology in order to guarantee that all coins of the new Republic could be minted in the country: the steam engines were sent to the scrapyard, since the era of electricity had just began. Though, a part of the coin production was delegated to foreign mints like the US mint in Philadelphia. Even though the mules operating the roller mill were replaced in 1840 by a steam engine, the Mexican mints were not able to strike enough money for the ambitious nation. ![]() In the 19th century the need for coins augmented enormously. ![]() ![]() Today the visitor is received in a modern lobby in San Luis Potosà where they can admire the most recent products. ![]()
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