HISTORY HOUR
XAVIER CENTRE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH Cordially invites you to a talk on Casa da Moeda Nova Goa : 175 years by Dr. Luis Dias Xavier Centre of Historical Research Alto Porvorim Thursday, 22nd October 2009 5. 30 pm Tel: 2417772 ; 2414971 [email protected] The heritage building in Panjim, 'Casa da Moeda', functioned as a Mint from 1834 onward. This year is the 175th anniversary of that milestone. Collating information about it has been a challenge. Dr. Dias has recently made a trip to Lisbon and liaised with 'Casa da Moeda' there. In his talk he shares what he has uncovered. Dr. Luis Dias is a physician, musician and history enthusiast. He has recently relocated to Goa, having lived and worked in the UK for a decade, and is currently pursuing his love of history, music, writing and photography.
