The metallic coins belonging to the C-type entered circulation in 1996 to conclude with the change of monetary unit. They are denominated in “Pesos” of the currently valid monetary unit and have features similar to those of the B-type.

The following coins continue to be valid for transactions.

Commemorations:

  • The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla
  • The New Millennium, the Sun Stone

Design features

Common Obverse

In the center field, the national shield with the inscription “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) along the top of the coin.

Reverse

In the foreground on the reverse side of the coin is a portrait of General Ignacio Zaragoza and behind that a battle scene between Mexicans and invaders with the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe in the background. This face is finished off with words alluding to the commemoration of the 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PUEBLA / MAY 5TH (150 ANIVERSARIO DE LA BATALLA DE PUEBLA / 5 DE MAYO, -on two lines), the years “1862” and “2012”, the denomination $10 in number form and the Mexican mint mark "M°".

Reverse

The circle of the Solar Stone representing god Tonatiuh with the fire mask. In the upper side and in the center of the coin, the symbol “$” and numeral “10” appear, surrounded by the Ollín glyph (related to motion and to the fifth sun). This side of the coin also includes Mexico’s mintmark "M°", and the inscription “AÑO 2000” (YEAR 2000). The frame is smooth with an uneven edge.
In circulation as of September 8, 2012 (The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla) and April 3, 2000 (The New Millennium).
Diameter 28.0 mm
Shape Round
Weight 10.329 grams
Edge

The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla: Milled

The New Millennium: The coin has an inscribed edge with the text "AÑO"; the mint year and the Ollin glyph. All these elements are repeated throughout the 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. Center of the coin: Silver alpaca (nickel silver).

  • Content: 65% (sixty-five percent) copper, 10% (ten percent) nickel and 25% (twenty-five percent) zinc.
  • Weight: 4.75 grams.

2. Peripheral ring of the coin: Bronze-aluminum alloy.

  • Content: 92% (ninety-two percent) copper; 6% (six percent) aluminium; and 2% (two percent) nickel.
  • Weight: 5.579 grams.