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One thousand pesos coins

The $,100,000 coin was struck in five basic types. Three commemorated the Football World Cup, 175th anniversary of Independence, and 50th anniversary of the nationalisation of the oli industry, while the other two were

Type 1 - Juana

KM 536KM 536 reverse
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.