Modern coins of Mexico

Started by NewHikaru089, December 05, 2023, 03:21:56 AM

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NewHikaru089

(KM#604) (Numista number N#587) (Images courtesy of Numista)

The second coin issued in 1996 was the 2 pesos coin. It is similar to the 2 nuevos pesos coin, featuring the same features, but with the omissions of references to the nuevo peso.

NewHikaru089

(KM#605) (Numista number N#589) (Images courtesy of Numista)

The third coin issued in 1997 was the 5 pesos coin. It is similar to the 5 nuevos pesos coin, also featuring the same features, but with the omission of references to the nuevo peso.

NewHikaru089

(KM#616) (Numista number N#591) (Images courtesy of Numista)

The fourth coin issued in 1997 was the 10 pesos coin. It is also similar to the 10 nuevos pesos coin, featuring the same features, but omits the .925 silver center plug with a nickel-brass center plug, and references to the nuevo peso.

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Quote from: NewHikaru089 on December 05, 2023, 06:37:52 AMThe last coin issued as part of the 1992 nuevos pesos series was the 20 nuevos pesos coin. Also minted as a bi-metallic coin, with an aluminium-bronze ring with a .925 silver center plug, the obverse featured the coat of arms of Mexico and the reverse featured an image of Miguel Hidalgo within the center plug.

Well, the Banco de México considers the 50 nuevos pesos coin as part of the ''Monedas de la familia B'' just like the coins you have mentioned.
I know this 50 Pesos coin is put into the ''commemorative circulation'' category by numista. But Banco de México does not. Commemorative coins are mentioned separately in a piece titled ''Familias de monedas.''

NewHikaru089

(KM#934) (Numista number N#18094) (Images courtesy of Numista)

(KM#935) (Numista number N#18096) (Images courtesy of Numista)

(KM#936) (Numista number N#18097) (Images courtesy of Numista)

In 2009, Mexico issued revised coins in denominations of 10, 20 and 50 centavos. The coins are notable in that they utilize the punched out cores used for producing the 1, 2 and 5 pesos coins, thereby reusing resources to save money at the mint.

NewHikaru089

That brings this thread as comprehensive and up-to date.

Also see the following threads related to Mexican numismatics: National heroes of Mexico

Figleaf

Two symbols on Mexican coins refer to its past as a Spanish colony. The first is the o over M monogram. This is the mintmark of Mexico city used since Spanish colonial times.

The second is $ to indicate that the denomination is in pesos. This symbol is a compressed version of PS, used in colonial bookkeeping for the same purpose. Since early US coinage was based on Spanish colonial currency, it used the same symbol.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

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Mexico, 5, 10, 20 and 50 centavos.


Many coin designs consist of pretty peripheral patterns.

They usually appear on the reverse of the coins.


Generally I regard them merely as space fillers.

In this case, NewHikaru089 has explained their very specific meanings.

I am quite fascinated.


Often such motifs are consigned to the outer circle.

I then regard them as merely pretty space fillers.


In fact, such motifs are rarely merely decorative.

Look at the stars on Australian pre-decimal coins.

At first I thought they were just space fillers.

In fact, they represent Australia's Commonwealth star.


Very few such motifs are without meaning.

Look at the small rosettes on the South African pre-decimal reverses.

In this case, they are just decoration.

But I cannot think of many similar cases.
Visit the website of The Royal Mint Museum.

See: The Royal Mint Museum.