1900 Mexico 20 Centavos

The 1900 20 Centavos coin was struck from silver sourced directly from Mexican mines, a practice that underscored the nation's resource wealth during Porfirio Díaz's rule.

That silver, typically 0.903 fine, came from deposits in states like Guanajuato, helping stabilize the currency amid rapid industrialization. The obverse features a detailed eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a serpent, while the reverse simply states the denomination and date. It's a straightforward design, no frills, which is why it's often underrated.

Mintage figures for this specific year are murky; records from the Mexico City mint were spotty even then. I've seen variants with minor die differences, but nothing to get excited about. As for myths, some claim these coins were hoarded for their silver value—well, they were, but that's just economics, not magic.

Some collectors debate whether the edge reeding was consistent, but honestly, it's not worth the fuss.