10 Nuevos Pesos ($10 N)

Mexico 10 Pesos (Nuevos Pesos Series)

Mexico, Banco de México · 1992-1995 (exact date blurry, likely 1992)

A bimetallic coin with a silver center and golden-colored ring, featuring the Aztec Sun Stone.

Country: Mexico, Banco de México
Year: 1992-1995 (exact date blurry, likely 1992)
Denomination: 10 Nuevos Pesos ($10 N)
Metal: Bimetallic: .925 Silver center (.1663 oz ASW), Aluminum-Bronze ring

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Overview

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.

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.

Estimated value

$5-$10 circulated, $15-$25 in Uncirculated (MS) condition

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.

Grade assessment

Fine/Very Fine (VF) - Image is blurry but shows significant surface wear, circulation marks, and possible oxidation on the silver center.

Mintage & rarity

Common (millions minted), but the 1995 date is considered the key/rarest of this silver-centered series.

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.

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.

Care & preservation

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'.