1 Onza Monarch Butterflies

Location Mexico
Year 2014
Type Bullion round
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 31.1035 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description North America map showing the routes the butterflies follow in their migration. At top a hanging cocoon and at left a butterfly silhouette. At bottom a caterpillar and Michoacan State where they reside during winter. Mint mark at bottom-left and theme at right. Includes a pendant with the shape and design of a monarch wing (Silver .999 with Gold .999 plating and a cut crystal insert).
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Mo RUTA DE LA MARIPOSA MONARCA
(Translation: Monarch butterfly route)
Reverse description An adult butterfly as the central theme standing on a pine branch, with dotted fields around. The date at the bottom under the UNESCO logo. With legend around and several butterflies flying in the outer circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PATRIMONIO NATURAL DE LA HUMANIDAD UNESCO 2014
(Translation: Natural Heritage of Humanity UNESCO 2014)
Mint Mo
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9324910720
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