1st. Stage (heraldic) in gold and silver

The coin comes in a mahogany box with a special numbered certificate of authenticity containing general information about the state like: origin of its name, when it was founded, its coat of arms, geographical location, and general tourist information.

Reverse

Obverse

2nd. Stage (emblematic) in gold and silver

In the upper field parallel to the rim the words: "ESTADO DE BAJA CALIFORNIA" (BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR STATE); inside a circle in the center the map of the Baja California Sur peninsula; in the lower field a cave painting, in the right field a cactus; in the background, beginning in the left-hand field of the circle, vertical parallel lines ending with a sun on the horizon; in the background beginning with the right-hand field, four semi-circular lines on the horizon. In the lower left-hand field the Mexican mint mark; in the exergue the “$” peso sign followed by the number “100”; in the bottom right-hand field next to the rim, the year “2006”; border comprising two pearls followed by three lines.

The coin comes in a mahogany box with a special colored and numbered certificate of authenticity containing general information about the state like: origin of its name, when it was founded, its coat of arms, geographical location, and general tourist information. The information is both Spanish and English.

Reverse

Obverse

Design features

  • Face value: 100 pesos
  • Center: Gold
    Peripheral ring: Silver
  • Fineness: 0.999
  • Quality: Proof-like
  • Metallic content
    Gold: 17.154 grams
    Silver: 12.015 grams
  • Diameter: 34.5 mm
  • Edge: Plain
  • Obverse:
    The National Shield with the inscription “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) forming a semicircle above it.
    Smooth rim.
  • Reverse:
    1st. Stage: Baja California Sur coat of arms.
    2nd. Stage: Design based on themes proposed in the August 2, 2005 Decree.
  • Minted coins:
    1st. Stage: 1000 pieces
    2nd. Stage: 600 pieces