The Mexican government and the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) have confirmed that three commemorative coins will be issued to mark the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada. The coins are legal tender with face values of 10 pesos and 20 pesos, and will be part of a broader series celebrating the tournament.
According to the Diario Oficial de la Federación, a decree establishing nine different World Cup commemorative coins was published in June 2025. Of these, three pieces will be made in silver with a 10-peso face value, and three will be bimetallic with a 20-peso face value. Each coin will bear the national coat of arms on the obverse and a design related to the 2026 World Cup on the reverse, with specific motifs to be defined by Banxico within a set timeframe.
The coins form part of Mexico’s numismatic tradition of issuing special legal tender for major national and international events. The silver coins will feature a full ounce of pure silver and carry the official “10 pesos” denomination, while the bimetallic coins with a “20 pesos” face value will be struck in a mix of metal alloys and designed to circulate normally as currency.
Banxico and Congress moved forward with the initiative in 2025 through legislative approval and subsequent publication in the official register, positioning the coins for release ahead of the World Cup. Collectors and members of the public are expected to be able to obtain the coins through Banxico’s numismatic distribution network once they are minted.
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