Discover the 12 commemorative coins for the 2026 World Cup issued by the Bank of Mexico
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
MEXICO CITY – The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) has released 12 commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Nine of these coins will be dedicated to Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, the three Mexican cities hosting this sporting event. The other three, the central bank stated in a press release, 'celebrate the natural, historical, and cultural heritage' of the country. Additionally, it specified that the collection consists of 'four bimetallic coins of standard minting and eight minted in precious metals (four gold and four silver).' The commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ ⚽️✨ feature details and reliefs that reflect the passion for soccer and the pride of being hosts. 🇲🇽🏆 #BancoDeMéxico #FIFA2026. The coins, minted by the Mexican Mint, are divided into bimetallic coins of standard minting with a dodecagonal shape and a face value of 20 pesos ($1.16), while the precious metal coins are circular; with a face value of 25 pesos ($1.45) for the gold coins, and 10 pesos ($0.58) for the silver coins. The bimetallic coins feature the National Shield on their common obverse, with the inscription: 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS' forming the upper semicircle.
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