Estados Unidos Mexicanos- A History of Modern Coinage

I am trying to find one in BU or AU at the right price. Most of what I see on ebay look damaged or otherwise suspect. Haven't seen one at the shows I have attended in the price range I want. $300+ is a lot. I'll find it eventually. Also can't seem to locate a 2009 Stainless Steel 20 Centavos in UNC. That's a $1 coin but you know how frustrating that is, right?

 

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I know what you mean. I believe I have the 2009 but I only have the one copy for my collection.

 

Lots of sources give the composition of the Aztec calendar 5 and 10 centavos as copper-nickel, but before now I'd never seen the exact ratio specified. So they're 80/20? It makes sense, because I often see them looking distinctly pinkish. It doesn't happen to US clad so I guess 75% copper is about the limit if you want that alloy to stay looking silver-gray.

 

50 Centavos

.800 Silver 1905-1918

The San Francisco and Denver mint struck several Million of these in 1906-1907. They are identical to those stuck in Mexico. The edge is lettered INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD.

30mm, 12.5g, .800 Silver, .200 Copper



.720 Silver 1919-1925

27mm, 8.333g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper



.420 Silver 1935

The San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia mints also struck this coin. All carry the Mexico mintmark. The coin only circulated for 15 months.

27mm, 7.973g, .420 Silver, .580 Copper




Resumed .720 Silver 1937-1945

27mm, 8.333g .720 Silver, .280 Copper




.300 Silver 1950-1951

The reverse shows the Aztec leader Cuauhtemoc. Cauauhtemoc was the last Aztec emperor. He was unsuccessful in his attempts to unite the Indians against the Spanish Conquistadors. He was captured and hanged in 1521.

26mm, 6.666g, .300 Silver, .500 Copper, .100 Nickel, .100 Zinc

 

Bronze 1955-1959

This was the first time the 50 Centavos failed to contain Silver. Again, with the bust of Cuauhtemoc.

33mm, 14g, .950 Copper, .025 Tin, .025 Zinc



Copper-Nickel 1964-1969

Basically the same design as the Bronze coinage, except in Copper-Nickel.

25mm, 6.50g, .750 Copper, .250 Nickel




Redesigned Eagle 1970-1983

A more stylized version of the eagle.



Stainless Steel 1983-1985

As the Peso depreciated in value, the use of Steel was being used. The Obverse introduced a new version of the eagle and snake symbol. The reverse shows an Indian portrait from Palenque.

21.9mm, 4.2g, Stainless Steel




Aluminum-Bronze 1992-2009

A 12 sided coin

22mm, 4.390g, Aluminum-Bronze

 

Stainless Steel 2009-


17mm, 3.1030g, Stainless Steel




Next up the Pesos

 

These are nice coins. Brings back memories of the past. As a freshman in high school in 1975, I was fortunate to travel to Mexico and obtain many of these coins in circulation. The 20 centavos piece with Francisco Madero was in abundance as were many one and five-peso coins. A subway ride in Mexico City was 1 peso. I even received a .100 fine silver peso in change.

 

Unable to up load any photos due to technical difficulties. I will continue to try and solve this problem so I can complete this series. Sorry.

 

The Pesos

Silver 1910-1914

This Peso was more of a commemorative coin. It was released during the centennial of the start of the revolution against Spanish rule in 1810. The design is referred to as the Caballito.

39mm, 27.073g, .9027 Silver, .0973 Copper



.800 Silver 1918-1919

34mm, 18.125g, .800 Silver, .200 Copper




.720 Silver 1920-1945

34mm, 16.66g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper


.500 Silver 1947-1949

Jose Morelos y Pavon, a priest, was a leader during the revolution against Spain. He was captured and executed in 1815. The bandage on is head was to help ease the pain of constant headaches.




.300 Silver 1950

A revised eagle and a new portrait of Morelos. A one year type.

 

.100 Silver 1957

Juarez-Constitution Centennial. Benito Juarez was the Minister of Justice when the constitution of 1957 was adopted. This was a one year issue with a low mintage of 500,000.

34.5mm, 16g, .100 Silver, .700 Copper, .100 Nickel, .100 Zinc



Regular Silver coinage 1957-1967

34.5mm, 16g, .100 Silver, .700 Copper, .100 Nickel, .100 Zinc


Copper-Nickel 1970-1984

The first Peso in Mexico’s history to contain no Silver.

29mm, 9g, .750 Copper, .250 Nickel



Stainless Steel 1984-1987

This is the 5th Morelos Peso.

24.5mm, 6.07g, Stainless Steel



Nuevo Peso 1992-1995

The Peso was revalued in 1992. 1 New Peso=1000 Old Pesos
A new bi-metallic coin was introduced

21mm, 3.950g, Aluminum-Bronze center in a Stainless Steel ring.

 

I have alot of these pesos, most if lesser shape then whats posted. I love the bi-metallics. Would love to get some of the newer ones with silver but they get expensive.

 

Bi-Metallic Peso 1996-2009

Similar to the above but without the N






Dos Pesos

Centennial of Independence 1921

This coin was issued as part of the celebration of independence from Spain.
The winged angel of Victory is holding an olive branch, which represents peace, and a broken chain, which represents the end of bondage. The coin is often referred to as “Victorias”.

39mm, 26.666g, .900 Silver, .100 Copper

 

Hmm, the central bank says they are stainless steel pieces. See here - scroll down to "Coins" and click on any coin image.

By the way, here is a neat visual explanation of what current coin shows which part of the Aztex Sun Stone: http://www.cmm.gob.mx (Scroll down to "Cono monetario actual")

Christian

 

2 Pesos

2 Nuevo Pesos

23mm, 5.190g, Bi- Metallic Aluminum-Bronze center in a Stainless Steel ring.


Same as above but without the N

23mm, 5.190g, Bi- Metallic Aluminum-Bronze center in a Stainless Steel ring.

 

5 Pesos

.900 Silver 1947-1948

The silver 5 Pesos did not begin until 1947. Again the Aztec Chief Cuauhtemoc was the featured portrait.

40mm, 30g, .900 Silver, .100 Copper


Railroad Commemorative 1950

This coin was struck to commemorate the compleation of the Southwest Railroad between Coatzacoalcos and Campeche. This allowed rail travel between Mexico and Merida, the capital of Yucatan. It had a low mintage of 200,000.

.720 Silver 1951-1954

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was the first patriot to be honored on Mexican coinage. Hidalgo was a parish priest who was very active against the Spanish regime. He also organized the first rebel mint at Guanajuato in 1810. He was captured and executed in 1811.

40mm, 27.777g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper



Hidalgo Bicentennial 1953

This 5 Pesos was struck to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of Hidalgo. The church in the town of Dolores is in the background.

40mm, 27.777g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper


Reduced size .720 Silver 1955-1957

The 5 Pesos was reduced in size and continued to featured Hidalgo.

36mm, 18.055g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper

 

Juarez-Constiution Centennial 1957

36mm, 18.055g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper


Carranza Centennial 1959

This coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Venustiano Carranza. Carranza fought against General Huerta during the revolution of 1910-1917. Carranza served as president until he was assassinated in 1920.

36mm, 18.055g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper


Copper-Nickel 1971-1978

This was the first non-silver 5 Pesos Coin. Vincente Guerrero was a hero during the fight against Spain. He aligned with Iturbide to establish the Mexican Empire. He served as president from 1829-1831. He was executed in 1831 by the direction of Santa Ana.

33mm, 15g, .750 Copper, .250 Nickel.



Copper-Nickel 1980-1985

The 5 Pesos was reduced in size as well as being 7 sided. The reverse shows a Aztec sculpture of the god Quetezalcoatl.

27.1mm, 10.36g, .750 Copper, .250 Nickel



Aluminum-Bronze 1985-1988

This was a very small coin minted in 1985 and 1988 only.

17mm, 3.12g, .920 Copper, .060 Aluminum, .020 Nickel

 

5 Nuevo Pesos 1992-1995

25.5mm, 7.07g, Bi-Metallic Aluminum-Bronze center in a Stainless Steel ring.


Similar to the Nuevo Pesos but without the N.


25.5mm, 7.07g, Bi-Metallic Aluminum-Bronze center in a Stainless Steel ring.

 

10 Pesos


.900 Silver 1955-1956

This coin was similar to the 5 Peso design. The 10 Peso was often called the “Hidalgo Grande”.

40mm, 28.888g, .900 Silver, .100 Copper


Juarez-Constitution Centennial 1957

Similar to the 1 and 5 Pesos commemorative coin bearing the bust of Juarez.

40mm, 28.888g, .900 Silver, .100 Copper


Hidalgo-Madero Commemorative 1960

A double commemorative coin. Hidalgo with the 1810 date of the start of war with Spain, Madero with the 1910 date of the start of the Mexican revolutionary period.

40mm, 28.888g, .900 Silver, .100 Copper


Copper-Nickel 1974-1982

The coin was struck in a heptagonal shape with slightly bowed sides.
The initial coinage dated 1974 was not released until 1976.

30.4mm, 10g, .750 Copper, .250 Nickel


Stainless Steel 1985-1988

The dots near the head of Hidalgo is the denomination in Braille

19mm, 3.84g, Stainless Steel

 

10 Nuevo Pesos 1992-1995

28mm, 11.180, Bi-Metallic 0.925 Silver center with an Aluminum-Bronze ring.

Bi-Metallic 1997-2009

28mm, 10.330g, Copper-Nickel-Zinc center in Aluminum-Bronze ring.


Bi-Metallic ANO 2000-2001

This was a millennium series with the lettering ANO for year.

28mm, 10.330g, Copper-Nickel-Zinc center in Aluminum-Bronze ring.

 

20 Pesos

Copper-Nickel 1980-1984

The reverse shows a Mayan sculptor of an astronomer.

32mm, 15.14g, .750 Copper, .250 Nickel



Aluminum-Bronze 1985-1988

Th reverse shows the portrait of Guadalupe Victoria, the first president of Mexico. The denomination is also shown in Braille.

21mm, 5.96g, .920 Copper, .060 Aluminum, .020 Nickel


Nuevo Peso 1993-1995

31.86mm, 16.920g, Bi-Metallic 0.925 Silver center with Aluminum-Bronze ring


25 Pesos

Olympic Commemorative 1968

The coin was designed for the 1968 Olympic Games held in Mexico. The reverse shows a pre-Columbian Mayan handball player against an early ball court. The Olympic symbol of rings is also shown. About one half of the mintage of the 1950 Railroad Commemorative coin was melted to provide Silver for this coin.

38mm, 22.5g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper


Juarez Commemorative 1972

38mm, 22.50g, .720 Silver, .280 Copper