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 next to the rim in a semicircle the words “PRIMERA RESERVA NACIONAL FORESTAL” (FIRST NATIONAL FOREST RESERVE); in the center a slender pine tree; in the left-hand field the “$” peso sign followed by the number "100"; in the right-hand field the number "2006", in the lower field the Mexican mint mark; also in the lower field in a semicircle next to the rim "DURANGO" state, pearl border.

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: Durango 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