Metallic coins belonging to the B-type entered circulation in 1993. They have design features different from those of A-type coins and are denominated in “new pesos.” A “new peso” is equivalent to 1000 pesos of the previous monetary unit.
Currently, some of the metallic coins of this type are in the process of being withdrawn from circulation; that is, they continue to be legal tender. This means that their face value is the denomination stated. However, by Banco de México’s resolution, they are withdrawn from circulation at commercial banks. This means that are valid for commercial and exchange transactions but when they arrive to commercial banks, they are set apart to be deposited in Banco de México and will no longer be handed out to the public.
The following denominations of this type of coins are currently in the process of being withdrawn from circulation.
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Obverse
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The coin obverse features the Mexican Coat of Arms in sculpted relief, with the wording "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) forming the upper semi-circle. |
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Reverse
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On the reverse, in the center, the number ten “10” as main motif, the face value of the coin, followed by the symbol for centavos (“¢”), the year of minting, the Mexican mint mark “M°” and a stylized version of the “Anillo del Sacrificio de la Piedra del Sol” (Ring of Sacrifice of the Aztec Calendar Stone). |
| Date when the coin entered circulation | January 1993 |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 2.08 grams |
| Edge |
plain
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| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Denomination | 10 centavos |
| Current value | 10 centavos |
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Obverse
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The coin obverse features the Mexican Coat of Arms in sculpted relief, with the wording "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) forming the upper semi-circle. |
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Reverse
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The coin reverse features a portrait of "Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla", the Mexican mint mark “M°” and the year of minting; the word "HIDALGO", and the symbol for new pesos ("N$") followed by the number "20". The inner border features a laurel wreath. Plain rim with staggered beading. |
| Date when the coin entered circulation | January 1993 |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 16.996 grams |
| Edge |
Interrupted milled
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| Composition | Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925) Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum. |
| Denomination | 20 new pesos |
| Current value |
20 pesos |
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Obverse
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The coin obverse features the Mexican Coat of Arms in sculpted relief, with the wording "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) forming the upper semi-circle. |
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Reverse
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The coin features a portrait of the “Niños Héroes” (Hero Boys); the Mexican mint mark México “M°”, the year of minting, the wording "NIÑOS HEROES" (HERO BOYS), and the symbol "N$" followed by number "50". The inner border features a laurel wreath. Plain rim with staggered beading. |
| Date when the coin entered circulation | January 1993 |
| Diameter | 39.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 33.967 grams |
| Edge |
Milled
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| Composition | Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925) Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum. |
| Denomination | 50 new pesos |
| Current value |
50 pesos |
