Mexico 100 Pesos (Venustiano Carranza)
Country of Origin: Mexico (United Mexican States)
Year of Issue: 1988
Denomination: 100 Pesos ($100 MXP - Old Pesos)
Composition: Aluminum-Bronze (approx. 92% Copper, 6% Aluminum, 2% Nickel)
Brief Description
A brass-colored coin featuring the profile of Venustiano Carranza on the reverse and the Mexican national coat of arms on the obverse.
Historical Significance
Minted during a period of high inflation in the 1980s, leading up to the revaluation of the peso in 1993. Venustiano Carranza was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution and the primary author of the 1917 Constitution.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $1.00 USD in circulated condition; up to $5.00 USD in high-grade Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Care Instructions
Store in a dry environment to avoid bronze disease or verdigris. Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this destroys numismatic value.
Mint Mark
Mo (Mexico City Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common. Mintage for 1988 was approximately 312,240,000.
Weight & Diameter
11.97g and 26.5mm
Edge
Lettered (Edge displays the text 'INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD' repeated)
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU). Shows light surface handling marks and slight loss of original luster but retains sharp details.
Obverse (Front)
The National Emblem of Mexico: An eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake. Surrounded by the legend 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS' and a partial oak and laurel wreath.
Reverse (Back)
Profile bust of Venustiano Carranza facing left. The denomination '$100' is oriented vertically to the right, with the date '1988' and the mint mark 'Mo' below the value.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition and eye appeal. Because hundreds of millions were minted, they have very little value unless they are in perfect, uncirculated condition.
Similar Coins
The 100 Pesos from 1984-1992 all feature the same design. It should not be confused with the current (1993+) 100 Pesos coins which are silver-centered bimetallic coins.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the edge lettering 'INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD'. Counterfeits of this specific circulating base-metal issue are extremely rare as the face value is currently demonetized and low.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major recognized varieties for this specific year; however, collectors check for double dies or edge lettering errors.
Created At: 2026-06-21T23:25:21.868002