BTN News: Commemorative coins hold significant value for collectors, and the Emiliano Zapata 20 pesos coin is no exception. However, understanding its real market value and knowing where to conduct safe transactions is essential.
Features of the Emiliano Zapata 20 Pesos Coin
Issued in 2019 to commemorate the Centenary of Emiliano Zapata’s death, this coin has distinct features:
- Issuer: Mexico
- Period: United Mexican States/Republic (1823-present)
- Type: Circulating commemorative coin
- Year: 2019
- Value: 20 Pesos (20 MXN = 1.02 EUR)
- Currency: Nuevo Peso (1992-present)
- Composition: Bimetallic with a nickel brass center and an aluminum bronze ring. The center consists of 65% copper, 10% nickel, and 25% zinc, while the ring contains 92% copper, 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel.
- Weight: 12.67 grams
- Diameter: 30 mm
- Shape: Dodecagonal (12-sided)
- Minting Technique: Machine struck
- Orientation: Coin alignment
- Reference Number: KM# 992
- Commemorative Issue: Centenary of Emiliano Zapata’s death
The obverse features Mexico’s national coat of arms with “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.” The reverse displays Emiliano Zapata’s portrait with “TIERRA Y LIBERTAD” on his hat, an image of a farmer with a plow, a latent image of Mexico’s map, and the inscriptions “Emiliano Zapata Salazar,” “1919 $20 2019.” The coin’s designer is AgustÃn VÃctor Casasola. The edge is segmented and inscribed with the Mint of Mexico’s mark (Mo).
Market Value
According to Numista, a specialized portal, the Emiliano Zapata 20 pesos coin can fetch up to 68.54 pesos (3.50 EUR) if in mint condition. If the coin is circulated but still in extremely fine condition (XF), its value can be around 43.08 pesos (2.20 EUR).
Transactions with the Mint of Mexico
Despite the coin’s popularity, the Mint of Mexico does not buy or appraise circulating coins. Their primary role is producing coins and medals, not purchasing or evaluating previously issued pieces. This was confirmed through a phone inquiry with the Mint of Mexico by Heraldo Binario.
Visiting numismatic shops or specialized outlets is recommended for buying or selling this coin. In Mexico City’s Historic Center, you can find places like Monedas and Medallas Palma and Numismática Carranza, where experts can provide precise valuations and facilitate secure transactions.
