The metallic coins belonging to the C-type entered circulation in 1996 to conclude with the change of monetary unit. They are denominated in “Pesos” of the currently valid monetary unit and have features similar to those of the B type.

Some of the metallic coins of this type are currently in the process of being withdrawn from circulation. This means that they continue to be legal tender (their face value is the denomination stated). However, by Banco de México’s resolution they are withdrawn from circulation by commercial banks.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The following denominations of this type of coins are currently in the process of being withdrawn from circulation.

Obverse

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.

Reverse

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 01, 1996
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round
Weight 2.08 grams
Edge

Plain

Composition Stainless steel
Denomination 10 centavos
Current value 10 centavos

Obverse

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.

Reverse

The coin features a pre-Hispanic representation of “Xiuhtecuhtli”, "Señor del Fuego (Lord of Fire), Señor del Año" (Lord of the Year). He is holding the torch with the new fire in his hands. The coin also features the inscription "FUEGO NUEVO" (NEW FIRE) and the Mexican mint mark “M°”; the symbol "$", followed by number "20"; the inscription "XIUHTECUHTLI"; a stylized representation of the “Anillo del Resplandor de la Piedra del Sol” (Sun Glare Ring of the Aztec Calendar Stone, the inscription "AÑO" (YEAR) and the year of minting. Plain rim with staggered beading.

Date when the coin entered circulation April 03, 2000
Diameter 32.0 mm
Shape Round
Peso 15.945 grams
Edge

Interrupted milled

Composition

Central part of the coin: Silver alpaca (nickel silver)
Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum.

Denomination 20 pesos
Current value

20 pesos

Obverse

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.

Reverse

Phase 1. Coat of arms of the corresponding State.
Phase 2. The reverse of the different coins features a motif related to one typical example of subjects that are found in each state, such as architecture, art, science, animals, plants, folk costumes and dances and geographical areas of interest.

The coin also features the symbol "$" followed by the number"100", the year of minting, and the Mexican Mint mark “M°”.

Date when the coin entered circulation Phase 1: from October 16, 2003, to November 01, 2005
Phase 2: from November 01, 2005, to December 10, 2007
Diameter 39.0 mm
Shape Round
Peso 33.967 grams
Edge

Interrupted milled

Composition Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925)
Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum.
Denomination 100 pesos
Current value

100 pesos

Obverse

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.

Reverse

The coin features the engraving "Calavera Quijotesca"* by José Guadalupe Posada, the inscriptions "J.G. POSADA", "DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA", and "1605 - 400 ANIVERSARIO - 2005" (1605 - 400 ANNIVERSARY – 2005, the symbol "$" followed by the number "100", the year of minting, and the Mexican mint mark “M°”. Plain edge. Date when the coin entered circulation: September 8, 2005

*This engraving depicts a human skeleton (Don Quixote) riding a horse skeleton and fighting an army of human skeletons.

Date when the coin entered circulation September 08, 2005
Diameter 39.0 mm
Shape Round
Peso 33.967 grams
Edge

Interrupted milled

Composition

Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925)
Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum.

Denomination 100 pesos
Current value

100 pesos

Obverse

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.

Reverse

In the coin’s reverse, a horizontal reproduction of a 100-peso banknote with the edges cut, that features an image of the Column of Independence in Mexico City, issued by Banco de México in 1925. The coin also features the symbol "$" followed by the number "100", the inscription "LXXX ANIVERSARIO" (LXXX ANNIVERSARY), Banco de México’s emblem, the year"2005”, and the Mexican mint mark "M°". Plain edge.

Date when the coin entered circulation November 15, 2005
Diameter 39.0 mm
Shape Round
Peso 33.967 grams
Edge

Interrupted milled

Composition

Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925)
Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum.

Denomination 100 pesos
Current value

100 pesos

Obverse

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.

Reverse

The coin features an image of an old coining pedal press used by the Mexican Mint. It also features the inscriptions "CASA DE MONEDA DE MÉXICO" (MEXICAN MINT), "470 ANIVERSARIO" (470th ANNIVERSARY), the numbers "1535" and "2005", the symbol "$" followed by the number "100", and the Mexican mint mark “M°”. Plain edge.

Date when the coin entered circulation November 15, 2005
Diameter 39.0 mm
Shape Round
Peso 33.967 grams
Edge

Interrupted milled

Composition

Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925)
Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum.

Denomination 100 pesos
Current value

100 pesos

Obverse

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.

Reverse

In the center, the coin features an image of a glowing Phrygian cap and the wording "LIBERTAD" (FREEDOM), the inscription "REFORMA MONETARIA" (MONETARY REFORM), and the years "1905" and "2005". The coin also features the symbol "$" followed by the number "100” and the Mexican mint mark “M°”. Plain edge.

Date when the coin entered circulation November 15, 2005
Diameter 39.0 mm
Shape Round
Peso 33.967 grams
Edge

Interrupted milled

Composition

Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925)
Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum.

Denomination 100 pesos
Current value

100 pesos

Obverse

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.

Reverse

The coin reverse features the portrait of Don Benito Juárez García.

Date when the coin entered circulation March 21, 2006
Diameter 39.0 mm
Shape Round
Peso 33.967 grams
Edge

Interrupted milled

Composition

Central part of the coin: Sterling silver (ley 0.925)
Peripheral ring: Brass-aluminum.

Denomination 100 pesos
Current value

100 pesos