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100 Pesos Pattern; Mariposa Monarca; copper-nickel
1987 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 November 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#69495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ten Monarch butterflies in a circle fashion around the coin. With date, value and mint mark at top right, and legend at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1987
$100
Mo
mariposa
monarca
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Pesos (Pattern; Mariposa Monarca; copper-nickel) 1987 from Mexico made of Copper-nickel is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1987 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype. The coin features the Mariposa Monarca (Monarch Butterfly) design, which is a symbol of Mexico's natural beauty and biodiversity. The use of copper-nickel in the coin's composition gives it a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins. Additionally, the coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
