Issuer | Mexico ![]() | ||
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Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) | ||
Type | Standard circulation coin | ||
Years | 1955-1971 | ||
Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 MXP) | ||
Currency | Peso (1863-1992) | ||
Composition | Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) | ||
Weight | 10 g | ||
Diameter | 28.5 mm | ||
Thickness | 2.2 mm | ||
Shape | Round | ||
Technique | Milled | ||
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ | ||
Demonetized | YesObverseThe Mexican coat of arms with the bigger emblem at the top, supported at the bottom by a wreath and an eagle facing left Script: Latin Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS Translation: United Mexican States ReverseThe 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: Translation: EdgeSmooth ![]() © Harryg (CC BY) Mint
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