© Numismatica Quetzalcoatl (Gabriel Herrera) (CC BY)
© Numismatica Quetzalcoatl (Gabriel Herrera) (CC BY)
20 Centavos
| Silver (.720) | 3.33 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1920-1943 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Radiant Liberty cap at top. Value at center, with mint mark in between the numbers at their base. Date under, and supported by oak and laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
20
M
CENTAVOS
1940
Translation:
Liberty
20 Centavos
1940
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Mexico, produced between 1920 and 1943, has an interesting feature. It was made of silver, specifically .720 silver, which means it contains 72% silver and 28% other metals. This makes it a unique and valuable coin for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 M | 3710000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 M | 6160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 M | 1450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 M | 1465000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 M | 1405000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 M | 3630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 M | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 M | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 M | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 M | 2460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 M | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 M | 8800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 M | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 M | 5740000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 M | 12460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 M | 3955000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1920-1943 coin.
