2023-07-07 22:37:34
The Casa de Moneda de México together with the Secretariat of the Environment of Mexico City have reported that they have launched a historical and very special collection of 7 commemorative coins, or rather medals, as part of the celebration of the 100 years of the Zoo. de Chapultepec, Alfonso L. Herrera, an iconic space in Mexico City that is widely visited, according to informaNearly 5 million people come to it annually, in addition, it stands out for being a wildlife conservation site.
Recognized as one of the most emblematic places in Mexico City and one of the best in Latin America, the Chapultepec Zoo, inaugurated by the biologist Alfonso L. Herrera, celebrated its first centenary, for which it dressed up and Many events and projects accompanied this celebration, one of the most outstanding being the launch of the collection of commemorative medals, each of which has a unique design highlighting the main animal species that inhabit the zoo, one of them being, the beloved axolotl
Like the celebration of this special centenary, the revelation of the medals took place yesterday, July 6, 2023, by the general director of the Mexican Mint, Marcial Luján Bravo, stating the following:
«Today we will reveal a special collection of seven commemorative medals of the 100 years of this place, a reference at a national and international level. This collection includes the following animal species that have marked this marvelous place: the American bison, the Mexican wolf, the teporingo, the Xochimilco axolotl, the California condor and the giant panda, emblem of several generations, in addition to the flamingo of the Caribe that was designed by primary school children through a contest in collaboration with the SEP».
@CasadeMonedaMx part of the historic celebration with a unique collection of medals. Leave your mark and acquire the 7 pieces.
– Mexican Mint (@CasadeMonedaMx) July 7, 2023
In the case of the latter design, it is indicated in the official announcement that the design of the Caribbean flamingo was selected because it is an endangered species and that it represents one of the birds that attracts the most attention among visitors to the Chapultepec Zoo.
We can see this special collection below:
How can I purchase this coin collection?
As it is presumed, this unique and limited edition collection will be made of precious metals, such as silver, and can be purchased by the general public physically at the point of sale of the Casa de Moneda de México, which is located in Paseo de la Reforma, in Mexico City.
On the other hand, if you are from another state and you are interested in acquiring this collection, there is also an option to buy them online, through the official website of the Mexican Mint, but, since its revelation was made on the day of Yesterday, the catalog has not yet been updated with this collection, so it is best to contact the branch using the following number:
Mexico City: 444 834 60 33
Through this contact you can also ask regarding the price and the forms of purchase.
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