1st. Stage (heraldic) in silver
This coin comes with a special coin holder made of printed paperboard containing a folio as well as general information about the origin of the state’s name, when it was created, its coat of arms, geographical location and general tourist information.
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2nd. Stage (emblematic) in silver
In the upper field inside a semicircle next to the rim the name of the state "BAJA CALIFORNIA"; underneath it the “$” peso sign followed by the number “10”. In the center the head of a bighorn sheep; in the background a wavy line beginning in the left-hand field going behind the sheep’s head and ending in the right-hand field; the number "2005" between two intermittent lines which begin in the bottom left-hand field and end behind the sheep’s head, the Mexican mint mark, between two intermittent lines beginning in the right-hand field and ending behind the sheep’s head. In the lower field in a semicircle next to the rim the words: “GOBIERNO DEL ESTADO” (STATE GOVERNMENT).
This coin comes with a special coin holder made of printed paperboard containing a folio as well as general information about the origin of the state’s name, when it was created, its coat of arms, geographical location and general tourist information.
Reverse |
Obverse |
Design features
- Face value: 10 pesos
- Metal: Silver
- Fineness: 0.999
- Quality: Proof
- Content: 1 oz. (31.103 grams)
- Diameter: 40.0 mm
- Reeded edge
- 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 coat of arms.
2nd. Stage: Design based on themes proposed in the August 2, 2005 Decree. - Minted coins:
1st. Stage: 10 000 pieces
2nd. Stage: 6 000 pieces