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500 Pesos Mexico '86
| Issuer | Casa de Moneda de México |
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| Year | 1985-1986 |
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| Weight | 17.28 g |
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| Obverse description | The Mexican national arms rendered in high relief at centre, depicting the golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus growing from a rocky islet, grasping a serpent in its beak and talons, with an oak and laurel branch wreath below. A decorative beaded border encircles the design. The legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS arcs along the upper periphery in Latin characters. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Issued to commemorate the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico — a tournament Mexico hosted on short notice after Colombia withdrew in 1982 citing economic constraints. The coin was part of a broader commemorative program produced across two years of striking, with 1985-dated pieces entering the market well ahead of the tournament itself, a common practice for World Cup numismatic issues intended for collector distribution rather than circulation.