Description
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The book addresses modern coinage of Mexico from 1905 onward, including the coinage reforms of 1905, and the reform of 1992 to the present.
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It includes commemorative coins, mint sets and proof sets, silver bullion coinage (e.g. 1949; 1978-1980), gold medallic and bullion coinage, and the popular Libertad series (silver, gold, and platinum) from 1982 to date.
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There’s also discussion of design styles, emblem and shield designs (e.g. State Federation series), cultural topics (Aztec Calendar Stone, Mexican eagle, etc.), modern variety and error coins.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
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| Authors / Editors | Don & Lois Bailey |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Pages | ~ 474 pages (some sources say 474, some 480) |
| Format / Binding | Hardcover, full-color, ~6 × 9 inches |
| ISBN | ISBN-10: 0794839541; ISBN-13: 978-0794839543 |
| Publication Date | June 2015 |
Why It’s Valuable to Collectors
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It’s one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date references for modern Mexican numismatics — the kind of guide that brings together normal issues, commemoratives, bullion, proof sets, medals, errors all under one roof. Good for both the generalist and specialist.
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Full-color photographs help in visual identification (design details, condition, varieties), which is especially important when comparing issues across different years or reform periods.
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The inclusion of market values in multiple grades gives realistic benchmarks for what collectors should expect to pay or what to value their coins as.
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Cultural and design essays (about the Mexican eagle, shields, calendar stone, etc.) add depth, making the coins not just monetary objects but also pieces of art & history.
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Useful resources like glossary, bibliography, index, and references make it easier for serious research or for tracking down further-information on rarer varieties or error coins.
