The 6 commemorative coins that are quoted together at more than 400 thousand pesos

Minted in bronze, nickel or even precious materials, dozens of coins of various denominations are offered by a trading platform at stratospheric prices. On this occasion we will recall the characteristics of 6 commemorative coins that were put into circulation last year, but which together exceed more than 400 thousand pesos for sale on a website.

These are three coins with a nominal value of 20 pesos and three more copies of silver, but with a denomination of 10 pesos, which were created in honor of the “700 years of the lunar foundation of Mexico City-Tenochtitlan”, the “500 years of the historical memory of Mexico-Tenochtitlan” and the Bicentennial of Independence.

Although the objects can be sold at the cost you prefer, because they are your property, the ideal is to visit an expert in the field to find out the real price of each piece.

In addition, it is important to note that in the case of pieces minted in precious metals, that is, in those of 10 pesos. They can be purchased more directly and safely.

Banxico has a network of distributors that meet the demand for Mexican coins in precious metals both abroad and in the local market. At the national level, currencies are mainly distributed through commercial banking.

How to buy them? Through the Bank's catalogue, which includes the address of the branches where copies can be purchased, web pages and telephone numbers that the user can contact. To do this, the interested party can click here.

What are the 6 commemorative copies and how many are they offered on the web?

*SILVER COINS

The first three commemorative pieces of 10 pesos and mirror finish, were minted in silver (.925 Sterling).

First copy

The reverse of the coin of the “700th anniversary of the lunar foundation of Mexico City-Tenochtitlan” bears in the central part the eagle on the prickly pear, the axis of plate I of the Mendocino Codex. At the top the legend “700 years of the lunar foundation of Mexico City-Tenochtitlan”.

Second copy

While the second silver specimen, was created for the “500 years of the historical memory of Mexico Tenochtitlan”. It shows in front and slightly out of phase to the right the Templo Mayor. In the background the Plaza de la Constitución with the National Flag, the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral and Tabernacle. In the exergum the denomination “$10″, on the left the year “1521″ and the mint of the Mexican Mint “M°” and on the right the year “2021″.

Third copy

Finally, in position three of this group of 10, is the coin “Bicentennial of National Independence. On the reverse side, it shows, in its central part, the profile effigies of Miguel Hidalgo, José María Morelos and Vicente Guerrero. On the left is the profile of the Winged Victory that finishes off the Angel of Independence. At the top following the outline, the legend “Bicentennial of Independence”. The denomination.

The three coins are offered up to 225 thousand pesos by the Mercado Libre site, according to a person who shared the image for sale.

*20 PESOS COINS

First copy

First of all it must be remembered that the 3 pieces of 20 weights are dodecagonal, that is, 12 sides.

From oldest to youngest, we will first present the characteristics of the commemorative coin that was created for the 700th anniversary of the lunar foundation of Mexico City-Tenochtitlan.

Its central part is composed of 65% copper; 10% nickel, and 25% zinc. While its perimeter ring: bronze-aluminum alloy. Contains: 92% copper; 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel. It also has a diameter of 30 mm and a weight of 12.67 grams.

The reverse shows the effigy (image) of an eagle from the “Teocalli of the Sacred War” in the center, and on it, the microtext “Teocalli”. On the right is the glyph of the moon as a latent image. On the upper edge, the legend “700 years since the lunar foundation of Mexico City-Tenochtitlan”, as well as the denomination “$20″ in the exergum, to the right of it, the year “2021″, and on the left, the mint of the Mexican Mint “M°”.

While on its obverse it bears the typical National Coat of Arms in sculptural relief and the legend “United Mexican States”.

This coin is offered up to 165 thousand pesos, according to a user who sells it at that exorbitant cost by the Mercado Libre site.

Second copy

In second position is the piece minted in honor of the 500 years of historical memory of Mexico-Tenochtitlan. Its content is also copper, nickel, zinc, aluminum and nickel, in addition to the fact that it has 12 sides.

On its back, the Metropolitan Cathedral is visualized forming a reflection, the Templo Mayor and the denomination “$20″. While on its obverse it shows the typical National Coat of Arms.

The currency is quoted at higher prices than was offered a few days ago, since to date it is on the same trading platform at a price of up to 90 thousand pesos.

Third copy

Finally, in third place is the copy created by the Bicentennial of the National Independence of Mexico. It has a diameter of 30 mm and a weight of 12.67 grams.

It was put into circulation, along with the silver and nominal value copies of 10 pesos, on September 27, 2021.

On its back, the effigies of Miguel Hidalgo, José María Morelos and Vicente Guerrero were depicted in profile to the left. In the upper part, the Angel of Independence is seen as a latent image, and on the left, the micro text “Freedom”. In the exergo, the denomination “$20″ with the years “1821″ on the left and “2021″ on the right. On the left, the mint of the Mexican Mint “M°”.

On the obverse it also carries the eagle devouring a snake. This copy is priced at up to 88 thousand pesos, according to a person who bragged it for the same place.

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