Coahuilaceratops magnacuerna Medal · Dinosaurs of Mexico (Casa de Moneda)

The Coahuilaceratops magnacuerna medal is part of the Dinosaurs of Mexico Collection struck by the Casa de Moneda de México for its 490th anniversary. It is not legal-tender currency, nor is it decreed by Banxico: it is an official commemorative medal, with a satin finish, 25 millimeters in diameter and a plain edge, produced from recycled metals.

The dinosaur. Coahuilaceratops magnacuerna is a dinosaur of the family Ceratopsidae, first described in 2002 from fossils found in Coahuila. It was a ceratopsid with a frill and robust horns above the eyes that could reach up to two meters in length. Its name means Coahuila horned face with large horns. It measured around 4.1 m and weighed about 1.1 tons; it was herbivorous.

The two finishes. The Mint issued the collection in two versions of the same design: a set in industrial metal (gold-toned alloy), the more accessible one, and a set in silver for the collector seeking precious-metal content. Both with a satin finish. The design of each piece was validated with Mexican paleontologists from INAH and UNAM, so the proportions are faithful to the fossil, not a generic figure.

What to expect of the value. Since it is a medal and not a coin, its value is collectible and thematic. The silver version has a floor from its metal content; the industrial-metal one is worth its design and the rarity of the batch. They are sold as a complete set, not loose from the factory, and several pieces are reported sold out by batches.

Where it fits. This entry is part of the Dinosaurs of Mexico Collection, where we explain the six pieces, the two finishes, and where to buy them. To buy or sell, check the stores directory and the buy-and-sell forum.