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<p>[QUOTE="Clinker, post: 331913, member: 6229"]This is the third Part of Trivia: Millennium Coins We covered</p><p>N. America/Canada</p><p>N/America/U.S.A.</p><p>And now we look at</p><p>N. America/Mexico</p><p> </p><p>We start with the</p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 FIVE CENTAVOS:</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>Since the Mexico City Mint struck 10,871,000 of these stainless steel coins. They are easily available and cheap in BU condition.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry, I don't have a photo of one.</p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 TEN CENTAVOS:</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>Here's a photo of a 1999. This type of 10 Centavos coins were minted from 1992 through 2000 and later. 577,556,000 stainless steel coins were struck for circulation. (photo courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery):</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-547&desc=Mexico%20km547%2010%20Centavos%20(1992%2B" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-547&desc=Mexico%20km547%2010%20Centavos%20(1992%2B" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-547&desc=Mexico km547 10 Centavos (1992+</a>)</p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 20 CENTAVOS</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>223,973,000 aluminum-bronze 20 Centavos Coins were struck in 2000 for general circulation.</p><p> </p><p>Here's a photo of a 1998 20 Centavos (same type as 2000):</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-548&desc=Mexico%20km548%2020%20Centavos%20(1992%2B" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-548&desc=Mexico%20km548%2020%20Centavos%20(1992%2B" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-548&desc=Mexico km548 20 Centavos (1992+</a>)</p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 50 CENTAVOS COINS</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>135,112,000 of these scalloped-shaped aluminum-bronze coins were produced for circulation.</p><p> </p><p>(Sorry, I didn't find a photo)</p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 1 PESO</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>158,379,000 bi-metalic 1 Peso coins were produced in 2000 for circulation.</p><p>Here's a photo of a 1998 Mexico 1 Peso (same type as a 2000):</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-603&desc=Mexico%20km603%201%20Peso%20(1996%2B" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-603&desc=Mexico%20km603%201%20Peso%20(1996%2B" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-603&desc=Mexico km603 1 Peso (1996+</a>)</p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 BI-METALLIC 2 PESOS</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>68,322,000 were minted fior general circulation.</p><p> </p><p>Here's a photo:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-605&desc=Mexico%20km605%205%20Pesos%20(1996%2B" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-605&desc=Mexico%20km605%205%20Pesos%20(1996%2B" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-605&desc=Mexico km605 5 Pesos (1996+</a>)</p><p> </p><p>In 2000 Mexico produced 4 Silver (1.0012 oz. ASW) Commemorative "Endangered Wildlife".5 Pesos Coins (photos courtesy of Joels Coins):</p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u>Eagle on branch:</u></b></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b> </p><p><a href="http://www.joelcoins.com/images/mex652r.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.joelcoins.com/images/mex652r.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.joelcoins.com/images/mex652r.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u>Crocodile</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex655r.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex655r.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex655r.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u>Peninsular Antelope</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex657r.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex657r.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex657r.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u>Nutria</u></b></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b> </p><p><a href="http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex656r.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex656r.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex656r.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Mexico minted Five Millennium Siver Proofs (photos courtesy of mexicancioinsandmore.com):</p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 5 Pesos struck in 1 0z. Silver "Man w/horses:</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20hombre%20y%20su%20caballo%20300%20x%20300.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20hombre%20y%20su%20caballo%20300%20x%20300.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000 hombre y su caballo 300 x 300.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 5 Pesos struck in 2 oz. Silver "Mexico;s History during 2nd Millennium":</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$10%20serie%20milenio%202%20oz.%20%20300%20x%20300.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$10%20serie%20milenio%202%20oz.%20%20300%20x%20300.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000 $10 serie milenio 2 oz. 300 x 300.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 5 Pesos struck in 1 oz. Silver "Mexico's History during 2nd Millennium":</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20aguila%20300%20x%20300.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20aguila%20300%20x%20300.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000 $5 serie milenio aguila 300 x 300.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 5 Peso struck in 1 oz. Silver "Peace in the World":</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20mano%20300%20x%20300.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20mano%20300%20x%20300.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000 $5 serie milenio mano 300 x 300.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u>2000 5 Peso struck in 1 oz. Silver "Preservation of Nature":</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20mariposa%20300%20x%20300.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20mariposa%20300%20x%20300.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000 $5 serie milenio mariposa 300 x 300.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b><u>BI-METALLIC 10 PESOS (2000)</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>Here's a photo (courtesy Don's worldcoingallery.com):</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-10p01&desc=Mexico%20km636%2010%20Pesos%20(2000-2001" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-10p01&desc=Mexico%20km636%2010%20Pesos%20(2000-2001" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-10p01&desc=Mexico km636 10 Pesos (2000-2001</a>)</p><p> </p><p>Mexico struck a special 2nd Millennium 20 Pesos coin in silver (1.9923 oz.ASW) in proof only with a mintage of 75,000. On its reverse are a modern building and an old building using the Millennium year 2000 as a portal from the past to the future of Mexico. (no photo available)</p><p> </p><p><b><u>BI-METALLIC 20 PESOS (2000 AND 2001)</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>This is in honor to Xiuhtecuhti an Old Aztec community. Here's a photo of the 2001 dated coin:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p01&desc=Mexico%20km637%2020%20Pesos%20(2001)%20Xiuhtecuhtli" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p01&desc=Mexico%20km637%2020%20Pesos%20(2001)%20Xiuhtecuhtli" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p01&desc=Mexico km637 20 Pesos (2001) Xiuhtecuhtli</a></p><p> </p><p>Mexico struck another 20 Pesos bi-metallic coin in 2000 and 2001 as a commemorative to Octavio Paz.</p><p> </p><p>Here's a photo of the 2000 dated coin:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p00&desc=Mexico%20km638%2020%20Pesos%20(2000)%20Octavio%20Paz" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p00&desc=Mexico%20km638%2020%20Pesos%20(2000)%20Octavio%20Paz" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p00&desc=Mexico km638 20 Pesos (2000) Octavio Paz</a></p><p> </p><p>Mexico's Bullion coinage in 2000 was unsurpassed in beauty, quality and subjects Following are a few pictures of their fine bullion production:</p><p> </p><p><b><u>Silver Libertads (2000)</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b>Most photos will not be 2000 dated coins, but will be from years representative to the coins minted in the 2nd Millennium.</p><p> </p><p><b><i>Libertads are available as Proofs and Uncirculated coins AND in different sizes from 1/20 oz. through 1 0z and beyond!</i></b></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i></i></b>Here's photos of a 5-piece proof set with "Winged Liberty on the reverse:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2002%20set%20libertad%20proof%20400%20x%20400.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2002%20set%20libertad%20proof%20400%20x%20400.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2002 set libertad proof 400 x 400.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Here's an image of the obverse of both obverse and reverse of a 2007:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2007%201%20oz%20Libertad%20Proof%20300%20x%20300.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2007%201%20oz%20Libertad%20Proof%20300%20x%20300.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2007 1 oz Libertad Proof 300 x 300.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>2000 Libertads are also available in 2 Onzas and 5 Onzas Silver.</p><p> </p><p><font face="Arial">Mexico has a rich tradition of issuing gold coins, including both bullion coins and collectors items. The coin shown here weighs one troy ounce, and is made of .999 fine gold, but these 2000 bullion (Gold Onza) were struck in 1/20 oz. through 1 oz. Mexico struck them in Uncirculated and Proof. </font></p><p><font face="Arial"></font>Here's some photos of a 2006 1 Onza coin (courtesy of taxfreegold.com).</p><p> </p><p><b><u>Obverse:</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u></u></b><a href="http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/2006mexico1oznzagoldrev400.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/2006mexico1oznzagoldrev400.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/2006mexico1oznzagoldrev400.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><p><b><u>Reverse:</u></b></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.taxfreegold.co,uk/images/2006mexico1onzagoldobv400.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.taxfreegold.co,uk/images/2006mexico1onzagoldobv400.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.taxfreegold.co,uk/images/2006mexico1onzagoldobv400.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Mexico didn't issue or mint Platinum coins in 2000.</p><p> </p><p>And now you know what the 2nd Millennium (2000) Mexican coins are.</p><p> </p><p>Please make a comment, add a photo or an addendum....</p><p> </p><p>Clinker[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Clinker, post: 331913, member: 6229"]This is the third Part of Trivia: Millennium Coins We covered N. America/Canada N/America/U.S.A. And now we look at N. America/Mexico We start with the [B][U]2000 FIVE CENTAVOS: [/U][/B][U][/U]Since the Mexico City Mint struck 10,871,000 of these stainless steel coins. They are easily available and cheap in BU condition. Sorry, I don't have a photo of one. [B][U]2000 TEN CENTAVOS: [/U][/B][U][/U]Here's a photo of a 1999. This type of 10 Centavos coins were minted from 1992 through 2000 and later. 577,556,000 stainless steel coins were struck for circulation. (photo courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery): [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-547&desc=Mexico%20km547%2010%20Centavos%20(1992%2B[/URL]) [B][U]2000 20 CENTAVOS [/U][/B][U][/U]223,973,000 aluminum-bronze 20 Centavos Coins were struck in 2000 for general circulation. Here's a photo of a 1998 20 Centavos (same type as 2000): [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-548&desc=Mexico%20km548%2020%20Centavos%20(1992%2B[/URL]) [B][U]2000 50 CENTAVOS COINS [/U][/B][U][/U]135,112,000 of these scalloped-shaped aluminum-bronze coins were produced for circulation. (Sorry, I didn't find a photo) [B][U]2000 1 PESO [/U][/B][U][/U]158,379,000 bi-metalic 1 Peso coins were produced in 2000 for circulation. Here's a photo of a 1998 Mexico 1 Peso (same type as a 2000): [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-603&desc=Mexico%20km603%201%20Peso%20(1996%2B[/URL]) [B][U]2000 BI-METALLIC 2 PESOS [/U][/B][U][/U]68,322,000 were minted fior general circulation. Here's a photo: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img5/121-605&desc=Mexico%20km605%205%20Pesos%20(1996%2B[/URL]) In 2000 Mexico produced 4 Silver (1.0012 oz. ASW) Commemorative "Endangered Wildlife".5 Pesos Coins (photos courtesy of Joels Coins): [B][U] Eagle on branch: [/U][/B][U][/U] [URL]http://www.joelcoins.com/images/mex652r.jpg[/URL] [B][U]Crocodile [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex655r.jpg[/URL] [B][U] Peninsular Antelope [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex657r.jpg[/URL] [B][U] Nutria [/U][/B][U][/U] [URL]http://www.joelscoins.com/images/mex656r.jpg[/URL] Mexico minted Five Millennium Siver Proofs (photos courtesy of mexicancioinsandmore.com): [B][U]2000 5 Pesos struck in 1 0z. Silver "Man w/horses: [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20hombre%20y%20su%20caballo%20300%20x%20300.jpg[/URL] [B][U]2000 5 Pesos struck in 2 oz. Silver "Mexico;s History during 2nd Millennium": [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$10%20serie%20milenio%202%20oz.%20%20300%20x%20300.jpg[/URL] [B][U]2000 5 Pesos struck in 1 oz. Silver "Mexico's History during 2nd Millennium": [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20aguila%20300%20x%20300.jpg[/URL] [B][U]2000 5 Peso struck in 1 oz. Silver "Peace in the World": [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20mano%20300%20x%20300.jpg[/URL] [B][U]2000 5 Peso struck in 1 oz. Silver "Preservation of Nature": [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2000%20$5%20serie%20milenio%20mariposa%20300%20x%20300.jpg[/URL] [B][U]BI-METALLIC 10 PESOS (2000) [/U][/B][U][/U]Here's a photo (courtesy Don's worldcoingallery.com): [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-10p01&desc=Mexico%20km636%2010%20Pesos%20(2000-2001[/URL]) Mexico struck a special 2nd Millennium 20 Pesos coin in silver (1.9923 oz.ASW) in proof only with a mintage of 75,000. On its reverse are a modern building and an old building using the Millennium year 2000 as a portal from the past to the future of Mexico. (no photo available) [B][U]BI-METALLIC 20 PESOS (2000 AND 2001) [/U][/B][U][/U]This is in honor to Xiuhtecuhti an Old Aztec community. Here's a photo of the 2001 dated coin: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p01&desc=Mexico%20km637%2020%20Pesos%20(2001)%20Xiuhtecuhtli[/URL] Mexico struck another 20 Pesos bi-metallic coin in 2000 and 2001 as a commemorative to Octavio Paz. Here's a photo of the 2000 dated coin: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=img11/121-20p00&desc=Mexico%20km638%2020%20Pesos%20(2000)%20Octavio%20Paz[/URL] Mexico's Bullion coinage in 2000 was unsurpassed in beauty, quality and subjects Following are a few pictures of their fine bullion production: [B][U]Silver Libertads (2000) [/U][/B][U][/U]Most photos will not be 2000 dated coins, but will be from years representative to the coins minted in the 2nd Millennium. [B][I]Libertads are available as Proofs and Uncirculated coins AND in different sizes from 1/20 oz. through 1 0z and beyond! [/I][/B][I][/I]Here's photos of a 5-piece proof set with "Winged Liberty on the reverse: [URL]http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2002%20set%20libertad%20proof%20400%20x%20400.jpg[/URL] Here's an image of the obverse of both obverse and reverse of a 2007: [URL]http://www.mexicancoinsandmore.com/catalog/2007%201%20oz%20Libertad%20Proof%20300%20x%20300.jpg[/URL] 2000 Libertads are also available in 2 Onzas and 5 Onzas Silver. [FONT=Arial]Mexico has a rich tradition of issuing gold coins, including both bullion coins and collectors items. The coin shown here weighs one troy ounce, and is made of .999 fine gold, but these 2000 bullion (Gold Onza) were struck in 1/20 oz. through 1 oz. Mexico struck them in Uncirculated and Proof. [/FONT]Here's some photos of a 2006 1 Onza coin (courtesy of taxfreegold.com). [B][U]Obverse: [/U][/B][U][/U][URL]http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/2006mexico1oznzagoldrev400.jpg[/URL] [B][U] Reverse: [/U][/B][U][/U] [URL]http://www.taxfreegold.co,uk/images/2006mexico1onzagoldobv400.jpg[/URL] Mexico didn't issue or mint Platinum coins in 2000. And now you know what the 2nd Millennium (2000) Mexican coins are. Please make a comment, add a photo or an addendum.... Clinker[/QUOTE]
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