2009 Mexico 100 Pesos

This 2009 100 Pesos coin was struck in .999 fine silver to honor Mexico's independence heroes, a series that included portraits of figures like Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos.

That makes it a tangible link to the 1810 uprising, with designs etched by the Casa de Moneda de México. The obverse shows the national coat of arms, while the reverse depicts the heroes in dramatic relief. Mintage figures aren't precisely recorded, as the Mexican mint doesn't always publish them for commemoratives.

One detail stands out: the coin's edge is reeded, a practical choice to prevent clipping, though it didn't stop counterfeiters in earlier centuries. As for its circulation, it was meant for collectors, not everyday use.

Some enthusiasts debate whether it's underappreciated compared to older pesos. Then again, who needs another hero on a coin when history already has enough unsung ones?