Mexico 1985 200 pesos KM-509

from the Mountain Groan Collection

By the early 1980's, the Mexican economy was running into trouble. Political mismanagement, corruption, an antiquated tax structure and an exploding population were feeding serious inflation. Coin types, once stable in the early part of the century, began turning over more rapidly as inflation ate away their purchasing power. While this gave employment to coin designers and engravers, it limited their scope of action as progressively cheaper alloys were adopted. This 200 pesos was struck to commemorate the 175th anniversary of independence at a time when the regime was desperately looking for something to celebrate. It normally comes heavily nicked and scratched.

Recorded mintage: 75,000,000 plus 98,590,000 of KM 510.

Specification: 17.25 g, copper-nickel, 29.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 509.

Source:

Amaya Guerra, Carlos Abel, Epitome Ilustrado de la Moneda Mexican Moderna, 1905 a 2015, Monterrey, Mexico, 2015.
Bailey, Don and Lois, Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money, Volume 1, An Illustrated History of Mexican Coins and Currency, Atlanta: Whitman Publishing, 2014.
Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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Mexico 1985 200 pesos KM-509

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