In the center, the national shield in sculpted relief, with the inscription `ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS` (United States of Mexico) forming a semicircle above it
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ESTADOS
UNIDOS MEXICANOS (Translation: United Mexican States)
Reverse description
In the center, the circle of the Sun Stone representing Tonatiuh with the fire mask. In the peripheral ring, top center, the symbol `$10`; to the left the mint year, and to the right the symbol of the Mint of Mexico `M`; at the bottom, the date. The frame is smooth with an uneven edge.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
$10 AÑO
2000 M (Translation: 10 Pesos Mexico City Year 2000)
Edge
Plain with lettering `AÑO` and date repeated three times.
Mint
(Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)