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Mexican coins originally consisted primarily of Spanish-issued colonial eight reales, or Spanish dollars. Aficionados of pirates in popular culture may know these coins as the famous pieces of eight. Mexico eventually adopted both the real and the decimal-based peso, minting coins in both denominations concurrently until 1897, when the government discontinued the real.

One of the distinguishing features of Mexican coins is the intricately detailed coat of arms featured on the obverse. Originally appearing in 1910 and then sporadically in the years following the official coat of arms of Mexico features an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak. The current issue of coins, which began in 1992, restored the heraldic coat of arms to the obverse of Mexican coins. Other obverse designs throughout Mexican history have included the last emperor of the Aztecs, a liberty cap design, and several famous Mexican leaders.

The Mexican bank has recently begun issuing bimetallic commemorative 100- peso coins featuring the coats of arms of each Mexico's component states on the reverse and the national coat of arms on the obverse. There are 32 different coins in this series representing each of Mexico's 31 states and federal district. Unlike the state quarter run in the United States, these coins have been unpopular with Mexican collectors due to their high face value.


Quick Facts

  • Pesos were recognized as legal tender anywhere in the United States until 1857. Some border regions still accept pesos as currency today
  • One of three surviving 1538 Mexican eight reales sold at auction for $587,500 in 2014. The three coins were recovered from a Spanish shipwreck known as the Golden Fleece
  • The bimetallic $100 state series also has a bullion variant where the aluminum- bronze outer ring is replaced with gold

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1946 MEXICO CENTENARIO .900 GOLD 50 PESO
Feb 23, 9:00 AM MST
1946 MEXICO CENTENARIO .900 GOLD 50 PESO
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
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1959 MEXICO .900 GOLD 20 PESOS
Feb 23, 9:00 AM MST
1959 MEXICO .900 GOLD 20 PESOS
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Est: $0- $0
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2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
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50 Mexican pesos coin in 22K gold.…
Feb 13, 5:00 PM CET
50 Mexican pesos coin in 22K gold.…
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Est: €0- €0
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1877-S MEXICO 8 REALES SILVER COIN
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
1877-S MEXICO 8 REALES SILVER COIN
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Est: $50- $150
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1964 Mexican Silver Peso Coin
Feb 13, 10:00 AM EST
1964 Mexican Silver Peso Coin
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $10,000
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ANTIQUE 1806 MEXICO 8 REALES SILVER COIN IN CASE
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1959 Gold Proof Diez Peso 8.36 grams 22k
Feb 22, 10:00 AM EST
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Est: $0- $0
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Feb 22, 10:00 AM EST
1799 MO FM Mexico 8 Reales NGCX XF-45
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Est: $0- $0
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Assortment of vintage Mexican coins & paper money
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Est: $0- $0
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2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
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Est: $30- $40
$153 Bids
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2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
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Est: $30- $40
$153 Bids
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2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
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Est: $30- $40
$153 Bids
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2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
2023 MEXICO LIBERTAD .999 FINE SILVER ROUND
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Est: $30- $40
$153 Bids
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GROUP OF MEXICO PESOS AND MORE
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
GROUP OF MEXICO PESOS AND MORE
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $30- $60
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Earnest money case with twelve 22K gold Mexican 2 …
Feb 13, 5:00 PM CET
Earnest money case with twelve 22K gold Mexican 2 …
by Subastas Segre
Est: €0- €0
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2024Mo Mexico 1/10 oz Gold NGCX PF-70 UC
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Est: $0- $0
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2017 Mexico 1/20oz-1oz Proof Silver Set [5 Coins] NGC PF70 DCAM
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2017 Mexico 1/20oz-1oz Proof Silver Set [5 Coins] NGC PF70 DCAM
by Gold Standard Auctions
Est: $10- $10,000
$51 Bid
1965-Mo Mexico Peso PCGS MS-66 KM459
Feb 22, 10:00 AM EST
1965-Mo Mexico Peso PCGS MS-66 KM459
by Rolling M Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
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1945 MEXICO 2 PESOS GOLD COIN
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
1945 MEXICO 2 PESOS GOLD COIN
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $150- $250
$701 Bid
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1945 MEXICO 2.5 PESOS GOLD COIN
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
1945 MEXICO 2.5 PESOS GOLD COIN
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $150- $250
$701 Bid
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1964 MEXICO MINT COIN SET
Feb 16, 9:30 AM CST
1964 MEXICO MINT COIN SET
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $30- $60
$151 Bid
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2023 Mexico Libertad 1 Onza 1 oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Feb 22, 9:00 AM CST
2023 Mexico Libertad 1 Onza 1 oz .999 Fine Silver Round
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $30- $300
$151 Bid
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2022 Mexico Libertad 1 Onza 1 oz .999 Fine Silver Round
Feb 22, 9:00 AM CST
2022 Mexico Libertad 1 Onza 1 oz .999 Fine Silver Round
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Est: $30- $300
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