Two old coins are sold online for 8,000 to 15,000 pesos

A wide variety of parts are still for sale at exorbitant prices by e-commerce sites. On this occasion, we will present the cost of two old pieces that belong to the familia AA.

The first specimen we refer to was struck in cuproníquel (copper and nickel) and was put into circulation in 1985.

This is the piece created for the 175th anniversary of the Mexican independence, has a denomination of 200 pesos and a diameter of 29.5 mm.

On the back is the monument to Independence and the images of Ignacio Allende, Miguel Hidalgo and Costilla, José María Morelos y Pavón and Vicente Guerrero, important historical figures of Mexican independence.

It also shows the symbol “$”, the number “200”, the inscription “175th anniversary of the independence of Mexico“, Year of issue and symbol of the Mexican Mint” M ° “. Smooth frame.

While the obverse shows the National Shield in sculptural relief, with the caption United Mexican States.

This copy is available at places like Mercado Libre until 15,000 pesos.

20 pesos coin

Another of the old coins that are highly priced on the web is a coin with a face value of 20 pesos.

It was put into circulation in 1980, it was also minted in cupro-nickel and has a diameter of 32.0 mm.

He has on his back a Mayan sculpture, which represents a ball player, the symbol “$”, the number “20”, and the phrase “mayan culture”.

It shows its year of issue, the Mexican Mint symbol “M °” and a smooth frame with scalloped beadwork that ends horizontally at the bottom.

In this case, its cost varies from 1000 to 8,000 pesos on the same online sales platform.

It is important to specify that the coins of the AA family They were put into circulation in the 1970s and 1980s.

In 1992, they were in the process of retiring. They are currently demonetized because they belong to the currency unit in force until December 31, 1992, ie they are no longer valid.

According to experts, coins must have certain characteristics so that they can acquire more value when offered on the web or in numismatic stores.

Likewise, if there are several old coins, the Bank of Mexico can exchange them for current banknotes.

You can also change broken, stained or demonetized banknotes, the only thing the citizen will have to do is go to one of the more than 7,000 branches in the country.

According to the information, some copies can also be replaced, that is to say damaged coins, in the process of withdrawal, demonetized and distorted banknotes. In exchange, they will give you coins for their equivalent and suitable for circulation.

If necessary, you have the option of exchanging coins that were in effect until December 31, 1992. However, their current value is equal to the denomination shown in thousand.

There is no limit on the amounts or parts per transaction for the customers of the credit institution. On the other hand, for citizens who are not customers of the banking institution to which they go, 3000 pesos or a maximum of 500 coins of each denomination can be exchanged.

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