Mexico 10 Pesos (Miguel Hidalgo)

Country of Origin: Mexico

Year of Issue: 1982

Denomination: 10 Pesos

Composition: Copper-Nickel

Mexico 10 Pesos (Miguel Hidalgo)

Brief Description

A heptagonal (seven-sided) silver-colored coin featuring the profile of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla on the obverse and the Mexican coat of arms on the reverse.

Historical Significance

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Catholic priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence. This coin was part of a series minted during a period of high inflation in Mexico before the currency was revalued in 1993.

Estimated Value

$0.50 - $2.00 USD (Circulated condition)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as this can damage the numismatic surface. Use PVC-free coin holders for long-term storage.

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