Zedillo 1000 Pesos
Mexico
1992–1995
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Years Minted | 1992–1995 |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the Mexican coat of arms with an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '1000 PESOS' and the year of issue.
History & Notable Facts
The 1000 Pesos coin, minted in Mexico from 1992 to 1995, was among the last to carry a face value that would soon be worth just a single new peso after the 1993 redenomination.
That shift made these coins a fleeting marker of economic turbulence. Struck in stainless steel at the Casa de Moneda de México, they featured a design with the national coat of arms on one side and a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo on the other. Not every year saw production; 1993's mintage is murky, lost perhaps in the administrative shuffle of the currency overhaul.
Collectors sometimes chase these for their role in that transition, but don't expect hidden treasures. The metal's unremarkable composition means they're more conversation piece than fortune.
One oddity: I once traded a stack for a decent meal in a border town, proving that even defunct currency can buy dinner if you're persuasive.
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