Obverse: Depicts the coat of arms of Mexico – an eagle standing on a cactus holding a snake in its beak and claws. Surrounding it is the inscription ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS (United Mexican States). The composition is framed by a decorative border.
Reverse: Features an Aztec-style athlete jumping with a spear against a stylized Olympic motif. At the top is the inscription MEXICO 1968 with Olympic rings, and at the bottom – the denomination VEINTICINCO PESOS.
About the coin: This coin was issued in 1968 to commemorate the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico. It is one of Mexico’s most iconic circulating commemorative coins.
