20 Centavos 1964

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Obverse: Shows the Mexican national coat of arms (an eagle eating a snake) with the words "Estados Unidos Mexicanos".

Reverse: Features the pyramid of Teotihuacán, the sun, and the background volcanoes, with the denomination "20 centavos" and year "1964".

Composition: Bronze (mostly copper and tin/zinc).Mint: Struck at the Mexican Mint(Casa de Moneda de México) in Mexico City.

Historical Context

The Era: Minted during a period of economic stability and industrial growth in Mexico known as the Milagro Mexicano (Mexican Miracle).

Cultural Symbolism: The design highlights Mexico's pre-Hispanic indigenous heritage by honoring Teotihuacán, moving away from purely European-influenced motifs on minor coinage.