Coahuila is the main highlight of the “Dinosaurs of Mexico” collection from the Mexican Mint. Of the six commemorative medals that make up the series, three are dedicated to species discovered in Coahuila, a recognition that reinforces the state’s importance as one of the main paleontological sites in Latin America.
Although they have been referred to on social media as “dinosaur coins,” they are not legal tender, but rather collector’s medals created for the numismatic market to commemorate the 490th anniversary of the Mexican Mint.
Mexican Mint launches dinosaur collection featuring species discovered in Coahuila
Dinosaurs from Coahuila included in the collection
It is correct to refer to them as dinosaurs discovered in Coahuila, since the species included in the collection were identified from fossils found in the state. The three medals dedicated to Coahuila are:
- Coahuilaceratops magnacuerna, a dinosaur with large horns that lived in the region approximately 71 million years ago. Its remains were found in General Cepeda.
- Latirhinus uitstlani, a herbivorous dinosaur with a broad snout, whose fossil remains were found in the Presa de San Antonio ejido, near the municipality of Parras de la Fuente.
- Tlatolophus galorum, a hadrosaur officially identified in 2021, recognized for its distinctive comma-shaped crest, which specialists believe may have been used to produce sounds. It was discovered in the municipality of General Cepeda.
The collection also includes medals featuring other species discovered in Mexico:
- Labocania anomala (Baja California).
- Tototlmimus packardensis (Chihuahua).
- Huehuecanauhtlus tiquichensis (Michoacán).
Where can you buy the Mexican Mint dinosaur medals?
The medals are available while supplies last through the official sales channels of the Mexican Mint.
They can be purchased at:
- Mexican Mint points of sale in Mexico City and San Luis Potosí.
- Interactive Museum of Economics (MIDE).
- The institution’s official sales channels.
How much does the “Dinosaurs of Mexico” collection cost?
The series is sold in three versions:
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| Industrial metal (metallic pink brass) | 800 pesos |
| Industrial metal CuAlNi with gold-colored finish | 800 pesos |
| .999 fine silver | 4,200 pesos |
Recognition of Coahuila’s paleontological heritage
The collection was developed with the support of specialists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) to highlight the country’s fossil wealth and bring the natural history of Mexico closer to the public.
The fact that three of the six medals are dedicated to species discovered in Coahuila confirms the state’s scientific importance, particularly in areas such as General Cepeda, where some of Mexico’s most important paleontological discoveries have been made over the decades.
More than just a collection for numismatists, these pieces once again place Coahuila as one of the key territories for understanding the history of dinosaurs on the continent.
Source: playersoflife
