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 a semicircle with the words “ESTADO DE QUERÉTARO DE ARTEAGA” (QUERÉTARO ARTEAGA STATE); in the middle a view of the Querétaro aqueduct followed by the front of the Santa Rosa de Viterbo church; below in a semicircle the word “Acueducto”, a rose window, and the name "Santa Rosa de Viterbo".

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: Querétaro 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