Banco de México Medal. Sport, Culture, Art (1992)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Merit and sports · 1992
Silver · Merit and sports · 1992
How much is the coin Banco de México Medal. Sport, Culture, Art (1992) worth?
The market value of the coin Banco de México Medal. Sport, Culture, Art (1992) is not yet documented with enough data to give a firm range. Weigh and measure your piece, compare it against the specifications, and check the forum for a second opinion.
The real price depends on four factors: the grade of preservation (a circulated piece is worth the low end of the range; an uncirculated one, or one still in its official blister pack, the high end), the finish (satin vs mirror/proof), the rarity within the series based on the mintage, and the metal spot price on the day of the deal when the piece is silver or gold. Check the value-by-grade table above and compare with equivalent pieces before buying or selling.
Where to buy or sell this coin?
Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.
Historical context
This medal from the Banco de México, bearing the legend Deporte, Cultura, Arte, belongs to the issues with which the central bank recognized or promoted activities in those fields. Founded in 1925, Banxico has throughout its history supported cultural initiatives and safeguarded a valuable national artistic collection.
Merit pieces like this one were awarded as a distinction or incentive in contests and in sporting and cultural activities sponsored by the institution.
Struck in silver in 1992 and of good module, it stands among the central bank's recognition medals, of the kind that combined institutional prestige with the promotion of civic, sporting and artistic values.
Description
The Banco de México. Deporte, Cultura, Arte medal (1992) belongs to the Numismatic Collection of the Banco de México, a silver series struck to commemorate themes of national life.
What it shows
The reverse, the face almost everyone looks for, presents a stepped fret of pre-Hispanic inspiration filled with pictograms of sport, culture, and art: a ball, a musical instrument, tools of a trade, and human figures. Around it are read the legends DEPORTE, CULTURA, and ARTE, with the Mo (Mexico) mint mark. The obverse bears the signature "Lic. Miguel Mancera A.," then governor of the bank, above the legend BANCO DE MÉXICO framed by a laurel branch tied with a bow, and the year 1992.
Context
It falls within the Numismatic Collection of the Banco de México, silver commemorative pieces the institution devoted to various cultural themes. Miguel Mancera Aguayo led Banxico during much of those issues, hence his signature on the obverse.
Value and collecting
It is not legal tender, so its price does not depend on a face value but on the silver content and the state of preservation. A clean piece, with no scratches or dings, always carries more weight in the market. To locate reference prices or buyers, check the stores directory, and if you want a second opinion on authenticity or condition, ask in the forum.
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