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 in a semicircle the words “ESTADO DE MÉXICO” (STATE OF MEXICO), in the upper field the number “2006” in the center the “Moon Pyramid” and in the background the volcanoes Iztaccíhuatl, Popocatépetl and Xinantécatl; in the lower left-hand field the Mexican mint mark, in the exergue the “$” peso sign followed by the number "100".

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: Estado de México 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