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 upper field next to the rim in a semicircle the words: "ESTADO DE MICHOACÁN" (MICHOACÁN STATE); altogether in the center four Monarch butterflies together; in the right-hand field the number "2006", in the lower left field the Mexican mint mark; in the exergue the “$” peso sign followed by the number "10". Pearl border.

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: Michoacán 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