Mexico 10 Pesos (Nuevos Pesos Series)
Country of Origin: Mexico, Banco de México
Year of Issue: 1992-1995 (exact date blurry, likely 1992)
Denomination: 10 Nuevos Pesos ($10 N)
Composition: Bimetallic: .925 Silver center (.1663 oz ASW), Aluminum-Bronze ring
Brief Description
A bimetallic coin with a silver center and golden-colored ring, featuring the Aztec Sun Stone.
Historical Significance
Introduced during Mexico's currency revaluation in the early 1990s where 1000 old pesos became 1 'Nuevo Peso'. These are highly collected because the center is actual sterling silver, a feature removed in late 1995 due to rising silver costs.
Estimated Value
$5-$10 circulated, $15-$25 in Uncirculated (MS) condition
Care Instructions
Do not clean or polish, as this destroys numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or airtight capsule to prevent the silver center from tarnishing or the bronze ring from developing 'verdigris'.
Mint Mark
'M°' (Mexico City Mint) located on the reverse near the sun stone border.
Mintage & Rarity
Common (millions minted), but the 1995 date is considered the key/rarest of this silver-centered series.
Weight & Diameter
11.18 grams, 28 mm
Edge
Interrupted serrated (partially reeded)
Apparent Grade
Fine/Very Fine (VF) - Image is blurry but shows significant surface wear, circulation marks, and possible oxidation on the silver center.
Obverse (Front)
The Mexican Coat of Arms (an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake) surrounded by the legend 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS'.
Reverse (Back)
The center features the Tonatiuh (Sun God) from the Aztec Sun Stone (Piedra del Sol). The ring features the denomination '$10 N' and the year of issue.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Most value is derived from the silver content (melt value) and the specific year. The presence of the 'N' (Nuevos Pesos) is essential; later 10 Peso coins look similar but have base-metal centers.
Similar Coins
1997-Present 10 Pesos - These look identical but lack the 'N' for Nuevos Pesos and have a copper-nickel center instead of silver.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Weight should be exactly ~11.2g. The silver center should exhibit different toning than the outer ring over time. Use a magnet; the center should not be magnetic.
Notable Varieties & Errors
The 1995 issue is the most sought after. Some minor die rotations exist but are generally uncommon.
Created At: 2026-04-18T00:01:56.200021