Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1946 mexican coin

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Expert: Brad Swain - 3/26/2010


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i found a 1946 mexican 1 cent piece. on the back it says estados unidos mexicanos so I was wondering how much it is worth and what it is made of.
Thank you for the help,Logan

Answer
Hi Logan, There were 42.1 million of these bronze Mexican 1 centavo coins minted that year in Mexico City (Mo). Collector value may be worth about .10 with moderate wear to maybe .15 with light wear to perhaps .60 if uncirculated (no wear).
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad

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Brad Swain

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I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

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45 years collecting coins and paper money.

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