One thousand pesos coins
The $1,000 coin was struck in five basic types. Three were non-circulating legal tender that commemorated the Football World Cup, 175th anniversary of Independence, and 50th anniversary of the nationalisation of the oil industry, while the other two were
Type 1 - Juana
KM-536 1989 $1,000
This depicted the 17th-century scholar, nun and poet Juana de Asbaje. It was composed of 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2% nickel, had a diameter of 30.9 mm and a weight of 14.85 g. Mintage was
| Year | Mintage |
| 1988 | 229,300,000 |
| 1989 | 215,716,000 |
| 1990 | 41,291,000 |
| 1991 | 42,468,000 |
| 1992 | 84,725,000 |
Type 2 - Atlan
KM-643 $1,000
The Atzec glyph on this coin represents the ancient tribute-town of Atlan. It was composed of 75% coppe and 25% of aluminum and nickel, had a diameter of 22 mm and a weight of 14.85 g. Although it can be found as circulated, this coin was never officially issued.