20 Pesos 1980-1984 front 20 Pesos 1980-1984 back
20 Pesos 1980-1984 photo
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20 Pesos

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 15.2 g 32.06 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1980-1984
Value
20 Pesos (20&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
15.2 g
Diameter
32.06 mm
Thickness
2.44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
15 November 1995
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#987
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Jugador de pelota (a Maya ball player inside a circle). Denomination to the left, year and mintmark at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CULTURA MAYA
$20
1981
Mo

Translation:
Maya Culture
20 Pesos
1981
Mo

Edge

Smooth with Inscription

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and liberty

Comment

1982 edge letterings. The small letters are about 1.1 to 1.2 mm. high, while the large ones are about 1.6 to 1.7 mm. high.