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 next to the rim in a semicircle the words: “ESTADO DE CHIAPAS” (CHIAPAS STATE). In the center the head of the Mayan king Pakal; in the upper left-hand field the Mexican mint mark; below it the number "2006"; in the lower right-hand field the “$” peso sign followed by the number “10”; in the bottom field next to the rim in a semicircle the words: “CABEZA MAYA DEL REY PAKAL, PALENQUE” (HEAD OF MAYAN KING PAKAL, PALENQUE), a border of comprising two pearls followed by three lines.
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: Chiapas 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