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 center a circumference and over it extending into the upper field the Guanajuato state coat of arms and below it the name "GUANAJUATO"; in the left-hand field the statue of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico’s founding father, in the lower right-hand field the Pipila monument; in the upper left-hand field, in the background, part of the Juárez Theater; over this Mexican mint mark; in the upper right-hand field a dove, underneath it “2006” and below that 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: Guanajuato 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