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What Is the Mexican 100 Peso Coin?

A simple guide to a coin with many stories

Is there a Mexican 100 peso coin? Yes—there are a few kinds. One is a big silver coin from 1977–1979. Another is a yellow coin from 1984–1992. Newer 100s were made mainly for collectors. You don’t see them much in change. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Quick answer

The “Mexican 100 peso coin” can mean three things:

1977–1979 silver coin with José María Morelos.
1984–1992 base-metal coin with Venustiano Carranza and “100” in Braille.
2003–2007 collector coins that are two-metal and have a silver center.

All are real. They just come from different times and uses. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Meet the big silver coin (1977–1979)

Shows hero José María Morelos on one side; the eagle and snake coat of arms on the other.
Silver purity is .720; silver weight is about 0.643 troy oz; diameter about 39 mm.
Heavy, shiny, and popular with collectors. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Meet the yellow Carranza coin (1984–1992)

Shows Venustiano Carranza; the number “100” appears in Braille at the top.
Made of an aluminum-bronze mix; about 26.5 mm across and ~11.8 g.
These older 100s were demonetized on November 15, 1995, so they’re no longer valid to spend. (They’re still collectible.) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

The modern collector 100s (2003–2007)

Two-metal design: a yellow ring with a silver (.925) center of about 1/2 oz.
Many show the coats of arms or culture of Mexico’s states.
Made mainly for collecting, so you hardly ever get one in change. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

So…what is it worth?

Silver 1977–1979: value tracks the silver it contains (about 0.643 troy oz) plus any collector premium. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
1984–1992 base-metal: not spendable today; value comes from condition, dates, and collector interest. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
2003–2007 collector: often priced like collector pieces because of the silver center and themed designs. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

How to tell which 100 you have (fast)

Big and silver? Likely 1977–1979 Morelos.
Yellow, mid-size, with Braille “100” on top? 1984–1992 Carranza.
Two colors with a bright silver center? 2003–2007 collector coin showing a state theme. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Tips for new collectors

Check the year and design first. That tells the story.
Weigh and measure if you can. Size and metal help you know value.
Keep coins dry and clean. Store in a soft holder to avoid scratches.

Bottom line

“The Mexican 100 peso coin” is not just one coin. It is a family of coins from different years and jobs—some for pockets, some for pride, and some for collectors. That’s what makes it fun to find and learn about. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

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What Is the Mexican 100 Peso Coin?

Quick answer

Meet the big silver coin (1977–1979)

Meet the yellow Carranza coin (1984–1992)

The modern collector 100s (2003–2007)

So…what is it worth?

How to tell which 100 you have (fast)

Tips for new collectors

Bottom line

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