20 Centavos Pattern; Pyramid; Copper-nickel
| Copper-nickel | 9.6 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1970-1971 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1970 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#419446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The value is at the top with the radiant Liberty cap in between, and the mintmark underneath. The pyramid in the center motive of the landscape along with volcanoes and flora is under the sun which divides the denomination and is above the mintmark. The location of the pyramid, Teotihuacán, is written at the pyramid's base. The volcanoes Ixtaccihuatl and Popocatepet are in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 LIBERTAD 0
Mo
TEOTIHUACÁN
CENTAVOS
1970
Translation: 20 Centavos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Centavos coin from Mexico, produced between 1970 and 1971, features a unique pyramid shape.
