1968 Mexico City Olympics
Specifications
| Denomination | Reverse Design | Artist | Obverse Design | Artist | Edge | Date of Issue | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 pesos | An Aztec ballplayer, the Olympic rings, and the legend: “Juengos de la XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968” | Lorenzo Rafael | An eagle fighting a snake, the legend: “Estados Unidos Mexicanos”, the words “ley 0.720” and 25 pesos | Ricardo Luna Y Vasco | Incused lettering “Independencia y Libertad” | 1968 | Circulated |
Dimensions
| Diameter | Weight | Thickness | Composition | Mintage | Mint Mark | Struck by | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 mm | 22.5 grams | 2 mm | .720 silver and .280 copper | 30,000,000 | M (small “o” above the “M”) | La Casa de Moneda de Mexico (Mexican Mint) | 25 pesos |
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