2022 Mexico Special Issue 20 Pesos Coin I Mexican Mennonites

About this item

• 20 Peso, Monetized By Mexico Government.
• Bimetallic: nickel brass center in aluminium bronze ring (Centre: 65% copper; 10% nickel; and 25% zinc. Ring: 92% copper; 6% aluminium; and 2% nickel)
• This 20 Pesos coin honors the centennial anniversary of the arrival of Mennonite communities to Mexico in 1922. Seeking new land and religious freedom, Mennonite families left Canada and Europe to build new settlements in northern Mexico. Their journey shaped entire regions with their commitment to farming, craftsmanship, and preserving cultural traditions.
• The obverse displays Mexico’s national coat of arms — the proud eagle perched on a cactus, grasping a serpent. Surrounded by the inscription “Estados Unidos Mexicanos,” it symbolizes the enduring identity of the nation that welcomed these pioneering families a century ago, embracing their spirit of hard work and peaceful community life.
• On the reverse, a Mennonite family stands together facing forward, representing the generations that have maintained their way of life while contributing to Mexico’s agricultural heartland. A locomotive appears on the left, signifying the trains that carried them into new territory. The wording celebrates a “pioneering community” and their lasting legacy.
• Struck in a twelve-sided, bimetallic design, this commemorative coin reminds us of how migration, faith, and resilience have shaped Mexico’s cultural landscape. From Chihuahua’s vast plains to bustling local markets, the Mennonite presence remains a testament to what can flourish when communities are given space to grow and honor their roots.
• Crafted in a 12-sided dodecagonal shape, this bimetallic coin features a nickel-brass center and an aluminum-bronze ring. Its modern composition and segmented reeded edge combine contemporary minting techniques with deep historical reverence—ensuring it circulates not only as legal tender, but as a living reminder of the nation's enduring independence.
• This twelve-sided, bimetallic coin brings together history and modern minting precision. Its unique shape and intricate milled edge reflect the Mexican Mint’s long tradition, dating back to 1535. Each detail invites the holder to remember the Mexica people’s vision and the vibrant culture that continues to inspire Mexico’s identity in the present day.