Design features
Type |
C |
Diameter |
28.0 mm |
Shape |
Round |
Weight |
10.329 grams |
Edge |
Milled |
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 center, the circle of the Sun Stone representing 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 the Mexican mint mark "M°", the inscription “YEAR”, and the numeral corresponding to the mint year. The frame is smooth with an uneven edge. |
Composition |
1. Center of the coin: Silver alpaca (nickel silver).
2. Peripheral ring of the coin: Bronze-aluminum alloy.
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In circulation as of October 9, 1997. |