Currently manufactured coins


Denominations

Five centavos
Ten centavos
Twenty centavos
Fifty centavos
One peso
Two pesos
Five pesos
Ten pesos
One-hundred pesos

Security features

Exchangeable coins

Mexican monetary law prohibits the imitation and total or partial reproduction of metallic coins and of banknotes, domestic and foreign, except in cases in which the Ministry of Finance has expressly authorized it.

Five centavos

5 cents coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 15.5 mm. Round 1.58 grams Smooth

In the center, the national shield in sculpted relief, with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

In the center of the coin, the number five “5” as the key motif and denoting face value; to its right the cent symbol “¢”; top center, the mint year and to the right, the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M”; to the left, parallel to an engraved pentagon, a stylized image of the solar rays of the “Ring of the Quincunxes of the Sun Stone.”

Composition
Stainless steel alloy comprised of the following materials:

  • Between 16% and 18% (sixteen and eighteen percent) chrome;
  • 0.75% (seventy-five basis points) nickel, maximum;
  • 0.12% (twelve basis points) carbon, maximum;
  • 1% (one percent) silicon, maximum;
  • 1% (one percent) manganese, maximum;
  • 0.03% (three basis points) sulfur, maximum;
  • 0.04% (four basis points) phosphorus, maximum; and
  • The remainder, iron.

 

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Ten centavos

10 cents coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 17 mm. Round 2.08 grams Smooth

In the center, the national shield in sculpted relief, with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

In the center of the coin, the number ten “10” as the key motif and denoting face value; to its right the cent symbol “¢”; top center, the mint year; bottom center, the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M”; to the right, parallel to an engraved hexagon, a stylized image of the “Ring of the Sacrifice of the Sun Stone.”

Composition
Stainless steel alloy comprised of the following materials:

  • Between 16% and 18% (sixteen and eighteen percent) chrome;
  • 0.75% (seventy-five basis points) nickel, maximum;
  • 0.12% (twelve basis points) carbon, maximum;
  • 1% (one percent) silicon, maximum;
  • 1% (one percent) manganese, maximum;
  • 0.03% (three basis points) sulfur, maximum;
  • 0.04% (four basis points) phosphorus, maximum; and
  • The remainder, iron.

 

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Twenty centavos

20 cents coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 19.5 mm.
(circle around a dodecagon))		 12-sided 3.04 grams Smooth

In the center, the national shield in sculpted relief, with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

In the middle part of the coin, the number ten “20” as the key motif and denoting face value; to its right the cent symbol “¢”; top center, the mint year; bottom center, the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M”; to the left, parallel to 12-sided frame, a stylized image of the “Thirteenth Acatl Day of the Sun Stone.”

 

Composition
Bronze-aluminum alloy comprised of the following materials:

  • 92% (ninety-two percent) copper;
  • 6% (six percent) aluminium; and
  • 2% (two percent) nickel.

 

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Fifty centavos

50 cents coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 22.0 mm.
(circle around a dodecagon)		 12-sided, notched 4.39 grams Smooth

In the center, the national shield in sculpted relief, with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

In the middle part of the coin, the number fifty, “50,” as the key motif and denoting face value; to its right the cent symbol “¢”; top center, the mint year; below the center, the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M”; parallel to the semi-circular frame, at the bottom, a stylized image of the “Ring of Acceptance of the Sun Stone.”


Composition
Bronze-aluminum alloy comprised of the following materials:

  • 92% (ninety-two percent) copper;
  • 6% (six percent) aluminium; and
  • 2% (two percent) nickel.

 

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One peso

1 peso coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 21.0 mm. Round 3.95 grams Smooth

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

In the center of the coin to the left, the symbol “$”, and to the right, the face value, one, “1”; top center, the mint year; to the right of the center, the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M.” As the key motif, a stylized image of the “Ring of Splendor of the Sun Stone.”

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of two alloys, one in the center of the coin and the other in its periphery, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminum alloy like that described in the 20-centavo coin.
    This composition weighs 1.81 grams.
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Stainless steel alloy like as that described in the five-centavo coin.
    This composition weighs 2.14 grams.

 

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Two pesos

2 pesos coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 23.0 mm. Round 5.19 grams Smooth

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

In the center of the coin to the left, the symbol “$”, and to the right, the face value, two, “2”; top center, the mint year; to the right of the center, the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M.” As the key motif, a stylized image of the “Ring of the Days of the Sun Stone.”

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of two alloys, one in the center of the coin and the other in its periphery, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminum alloy as that described in 20-centavo coin.
    This composition weighs 2.38 grams.
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Stainless steel alloy as that described in the five-centavo coin.
    This composition weighs 2.81 grams.

 

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Cinco pesos

5 pesos coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 25.5 mm. Round 7.07 grams Smooth

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it

In the center of the coin to the left, the symbol “$”, and in the center, the numeral “5” denoting the face value; top left, the mint year; right of center, the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M.” As the key motif, a stylized image of the “Ring of the Serpents of the Sun Stone.”

Composition
 Bimetallic coin comprised of two alloys, one in the center of the coin and the other in its periphery, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminum alloy as that described in the 20-centavo coin.
    This composition weighs 3.25 grams.
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Stainless steel alloy as that described in the five-centavo coin.
    This composition weighs 3.82 grams.

 

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Ten pesos

10 pesos coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 28.0 mm. Round 10.329 or 11.183 grams, depending on the composition of the center Grooved

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

In the center, the circle of the Sun Stone representing Tonatiuh with the fire mask. In the peripheral ring, top center, the symbol “$10”; to the left the mint year, and to the right the symbol of the Mint of Mexico “M”; at the bottom, the inscription “TEN PESOS.” The frame is smooth with an uneven edge.

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of two alloys, one in the center of the coin and the other in its peripheral ring, as follows:

  1. The center of the coin can be either of either the following alloys:
    A) Sterling silver alloy
    * Sterling: 0.925
    * Binding metal: Copper
    * Weight: 5.604 grams
    * Content: 5.184 grams, equivalent to 1/6 oz. (one-sixth) of a troy ounce of pure silver.

    B) Nickel silver alloy
    * Weight: 4.75 grams
    * Content: 65% copper, 10% nickel and 25% zinc.

     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin
    Bronze-aluminum alloy like that described as the composition of the 20-centavo coin.
    This composition weighs 5.579 grams.

 

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One-hundred pesos

100 pesos coin

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 39.0 mm. Round 33.967 grams Grooved

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

Coat of arms of the corresponding federate entity or a distinguishing feature from the following topics: architecture, art, science, flora, fauna, typical costumes or geographical areas.

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of an alloy in its peripheral ring, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Silver, sterling 0.925
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminum alloy

 

Moneda Quijote

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 39.0 mm. Round 33.967 grams Grooved

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

The Calavera Quijotesca, engraving by José Guadalupe Posada.

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of an alloy in its peripheral ring, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Silver, sterling 0.925
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminum alloy.

 

100 aniversario de Banco de México

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 39.0 mm. Round 33.967 grams Grooved

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

Reproduction of the back of a 100-peso banknote cut from its edges. It shows La Columna de la Independencia and was issued by Banco de México in 1925.

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of an alloy in its peripheral ring, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Silver, sterling 0.925
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminium alloy

 

100 aniversario de Banco de México

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 39.0 mm. Round 33.967 grams Grooved

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

Figure of an old minting press used by the Mint of Mexico.

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of an alloy in its peripheral ring, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin
    Silver, sterling 0.925
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin
    Bronze-aluminum alloy.

 

100 aniversario de Banco de México

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 39.0 mm. Round 33.967 grams Grooved

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

Image of a phrygian cap with the inscription "LIBERTAD".

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of an alloy in its peripheral ring, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Silver, sterling 0.925
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminum alloy

 

100 aniversario de Banco de México

Design features
Type Diameter Shape Weight Edge Front Back
C 39.0 mm. Round 33.967 grams Grooved

The national shield with the inscription “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming a semicircle above it.

Image of Don Benito Juárez García  and the inscription "Bicentenario del natalicio de Benito Juárez García".

Composition
Bimetallic coin comprised of an alloy in its peripheral ring, as follows:

  1. Center of the coin:
    Silver, sterling 0.925
     
  2. Peripheral ring of the coin:
    Bronze-aluminum alloy

 

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