Expert: Brad Swain - 3/3/2010

Question
I found a Estados Unitos Mexicanos $100 at school.  How much is it worth?

Answer
Hi Brandon, this aluminum-bronze alloy Mexican 100 Pesos coin features Venustiano Carranza, revolutionary leader and president (1917-20). The national symbol of an eagle sitting on a cactus eating a snake is on the other side.
Due to a 1992 currency reform 1000 old Pesos was converted to one New Peso (~10c U.S.).
Collector value of a coin depends on date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
These were minted in Mexico City (Mo) 1984-92 and its collector value depends on date, amount of wear and collector demand. With more info I'll be glad to help further.
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