Description The book addresses modern coinage of Mexico from 1905 onward, including the coinage reforms of 1905, and the reform of 1992 to the present. 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. 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 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 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. Full-color photographs help in visual identification (design details, condition, varieties), which is especially important when comparing issues across different years or reform periods. 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. 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. 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.
