Moneda de 20 octavio paz biography
Twentieth anniversary of Octavio Paz receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature; Octavio Paz, the new millennium; Señor del Fuego (Lord of Fire), the new.
Octavio Paz was a poet, essayist and diplomat (March 31, – April 19, )..
20 Pesos Octavio Paz
© Scott Doll
Features
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Issuing regime | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Years | 2000-2001 |
| Value | 20 Pesos 20 MXN = UAH 41 |
| Currency | New Peso (1992-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel center in brass ring |
| Weight | 15.945 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Number | N# 10209 |
| References | KM# 638 |
Commemorative issue
Octavio Paz
Obverse
The National Shield (Mexican Golden Eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake), inscription above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Translation: United Mexican States
Reverse
A young portrait of Octavio Paz (three quarter profile) facing right, part of a poem, signature.
Value on top, date below, mint mark left.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)