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20 Centavos
| Brass (85% Copper, 15% Zinc) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1983-1984 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Brass (85% Copper, 15% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 November 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Olmeca giant head statue 3/4 right with value below, date right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
cultura olmeca
Mo
1984
20 ¢
Translation:
Olmec Culture
Mo
1984
20 Centavos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Colossal Olmec head (The Olmecs were an ancient pre-Columbian people of Mesoamerica who flourished from 2500 BC to 500 BC on the Gulf Coast, in the Mexico Basin and along the Pacific coast).
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Mexico, issued from 1983 to 1984, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "scalloped" or "semicircular" shape, which sets it apart from other coins. This shape was designed to make the coin easily identifiable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Mo | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 Mo | 180320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1983-1984 coin.
