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.

Reverse

Obverse

2nd. Stage (emblematic) in 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 the Mexican mint mark; in the upper right-hand field a dove, underneath it “2006” and below that the “$” peso sign followed by the number "10".

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: Guanajuato 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