20 Pesos


Gold (.900)	16.666 g	27.25 mm

Description

Issuer	Mexico
Period	United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1917-1959
Value	20 Pesos (20&nbspMXP)
Currency	Peso (1863-1992)
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	16.666 g
Diameter	27.25 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#15037
Rarity index	32%

Reverse

Aztec Calendar "Piedra del Sol" with value in lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VEINTE PESOS
* 15 Gr. ORO PURO *

Engraver: Jorge Encisco

Edge

Smooth with lettering

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Comment

During 1960-1971 a total of 1,158,414 pieces were restruck, most likely dated 1959. In 1996 matte restrikes were produced.

Interesting fact

The 20 Pesos coin from Mexico, made of Gold (.900) and weighing 16.666g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Mexico's history. The coin was first introduced in 1917, just after the Mexican Revolution, and was minted until 1959, a time of significant political and social upheaval in the country. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its value has only increased over time. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item, not only for its rarity but also for its historical significance.