Collecting objects of a similar nature is one of the most frequent activities for collectors. In this regard, we will make known the characteristics that must be considered to validate a coin collection and how much one of them is offered with low-denomination copies, according to a person who shared the image on an e-commerce page.
The collection we refer to has copies of 1, 2 and 5 pesos. These pieces are part of family B, which were put into circulation in 1993, have different characteristics than the coins of family A and are expressed in “new pesos”.
A new weight is equivalent to one thousand pesos of the previous unit. Currently, some of them are in the process of being withdrawn while the following are still in circulation.
According to the Banco de México (Banxico), they were minted in bronze, aluminum and their center is made of stainless steel.
The copies have on their backs the number 1, 2 or 5, as appropriate, as well as the symbol “N$” in the center, and that of the Mexican Mint “M°”. There is also a stylization of the Snake Ring of the Sun Stone. On its obverse one can see the traditional National Coat of Arms and the phrase “United Mexican States”.
It is a collection of 11 copies, which is quoted at up to 58 thousand pesos. According to a person who markets them through the Mercado Libre site, they are copies of various dates.
What are the elements that are considered for a collection?
1.- By denomination and monetary unit.- According to Banxico, coins of one Mexican peso or pesos from other countries may be collected, as well as denominations from other parts of the world such as the bolívar, the dollar, etc.
2.- Material.- The idea is to collect gold and silver coins or medals, if it is among your possibilities. Although there are also other examples of cheaper materials, such as copper, bronze or stainless steel, which can be more adapted to your pocket.
3.- Provenance.- It is about collecting copies from a single country or from several countries.
4.- Year.- It has to do with collecting numismatic pieces issued in the same year or in a certain period that have relevance to the user. For example, world coins from the year of your birth.
5.- Commemoration.- You can collect numismatic pieces issued in the same year or in a certain period that have relevance to you; for example, world coins from the year of your birth.
6.- Shape.- In addition to the round coin, there are other polygons (square, rectangular, pentagonal, octagonal, etc.); for example, the 10-peso heptagonal coin minted in Mexico between 1974 and 1985 or the fifty cent square piece from Aruba.
7.- Period.- Time in which they were made; the idea is to integrate their collection with pieces made during some historical period in Mexico or the world; for example, Mexican coins minted during the Revolution.
8.- Historical persons.- A large part of the numismatic pieces feature one or more important characters from each country, so you can take on the task of assembling pieces with the effigies of these characters from Mexico or other countries.
9.- Others.- You can also make your collection with pieces of different or the same scriptures and numerical systems.
The features mentioned above are some suggestions. However, the collector sets his own criteria according to his tastes, interests and possibilities.
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