United Mexican
States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Reference(s)
Obverse description
North America map showing the routes the butterflies follow in their migration. At top a hanging cocoon and at left a butterfly silhouette. At bottom a caterpillar and Michoacan State where they reside during winter. Mint mark at bottom-left and theme at right. Includes a pendant with the shape and design of a monarch wing (Silver .999 with Gold .999 plating and a cut crystal insert).
Obverse lettering
Mo
RUTA DE LA MARIPOSA MONARCA (Translation: Monarch butterfly route)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
An adult butterfly as the central theme standing on a pine branch, with dotted fields around. The date at the bottom under the UNESCO logo. With legend around and several butterflies flying in the outer circle.
Reverse lettering
PATRIMONIO NATURAL DE LA HUMANIDAD
UNESCO
2014 (Translation: Natural Heritage of Humanity UNESCO 2014)
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)