© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Pesos Pattern; Uniface Jugador De Pelota; Silver
1980 year| Silver (.800) (0.800 Silver, 0.200 Copper) | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 20 Pesos (20 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (0.800 Silver, 0.200 Copper) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#345289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
1980
Translation:
CULTURA MAYA
20 PESOS
1980
Mo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Pesos (Pattern; Uniface Jugador De Pelota; Silver) 1980 from Mexico is that it features a unique design of a basketball player in action, which was created by the Mexican artist, Juan Fernando Velázquez. This design was chosen as the winning entry in a national competition organized by the Mexican Mint to commemorate the 1980 Olympic Games, which were held in Moscow, Russia. The coin's design is considered a rare and unique example of modern Mexican numismatic art, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
