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Mexico's central bank released 12 official 2026 FIFA World Cup coins. The bimetallic ones trade at roughly 1 USD face value, and here is exactly where to get them without paying a reseller markup.

Most of the 2026 FIFA World Cup coins from Mexico are worth their face value, not a fortune. The four bimetallic 20-peso coins cost about 1 US dollar each at official exchange windows. Resellers already list them at 10 to 20 dollars. You do not need to pay that. Here is how the coins work, what the silver and gold versions actually cost, and how to buy without getting overcharged.

Banco de México (Banxico, the country's central bank) authorized 12 official commemorative coins for the 2026 World Cup: four bimetallic 20-peso coins, four pure silver coins, and four pure gold coins. Each of the four designs represents a host area: the national "triple host" design (Mexico, USA, Canada), plus Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. This guide covers what each tier is worth and where to buy it.

The four bimetallic 20-peso coins: face value only

Since May 18, 2026, the four bimetallic coins entered circulation. Face value is 20 Mexican pesos each, roughly 1 US dollar. There is no premium at the source. Anyone charging you more than face value is charging resale markup.

The coin is 12.67 grams, 30 mm across, with an outer ring and a center core in different metals (the standard Mexican bimetallic format). It is not silver and not gold. Its value is its face value plus whatever collectors decide over time.

Where to get them at face value (inside Mexico)

1. Bank branches with an exchange service. Not every branch offers this, only those with an authorized "canje" (coin exchange) service. Call before you go.

  • Not a customer of that bank: up to 150 pieces per visit.
  • A customer of that bank: no limit.

2. Banxico exchange windows. The central bank runs dedicated windows for commemorative coins. Find them with the official UbicaCanje tool, which searches by state and city.

  • Maximum 40 coins per person: 10 of each of the four designs.
  • Pay the exact equivalent in cash (800 pesos, about 40 US dollars, for the full 40-coin set).
  • No customer requirement.

The practical catch: collector groups report the Banxico windows hand out a limited 250 tickets per day, and during the first exchange days people lined up at 6 a.m. and stock ran out fast. If you are a customer at a bank with an exchange service, that is usually the easier route.

What does not work

  • Bank branches without an exchange service. They will not have them, no matter the hour.
  • Convenience stores (Oxxo) and shops. They do not hand out commemoratives. You might get one in change once they circulate, but not in quantity early on.
  • Marketplace and unverified group resellers. We have seen these listed at 5, 10, and 20 US dollars. Official value is about 1 dollar. Paying more just subsidizes the reseller.

Practical tips

  • Arrive early at Banxico windows. The daily quota runs out.
  • Bring small bills. You pay the exact equivalent.
  • Ask for all four designs in one visit. Most efficient. Confirm all four are available that day.
  • If they say sold out, come back another day. The Mint releases new batches over time. This is not a single run.

The four pure silver .999 coins (1 troy ounce): authorized dealers only

The 10-peso pure silver .999 coins (1 troy ounce, 40 mm, proof finish) are not exchanged at windows. They come only from Banxico-authorized dealers. Unlike the bimetallic coins, these have real precious-metal content, so they carry a floor at the silver melt value plus a minting premium.

Official channels for the silver coins:

  1. Casa de Moneda de México (the Mexican Mint), Calzada Legaria 691, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City. In-person sale and reservation.
  2. Multiva, official Banxico distributor for premium pieces, national coverage.
  3. Banxico online store, banxico.org.mx, limited inventory.

Estimated official price: roughly 75 to 95 US dollars per coin, moving with the silver spot price. A one-ounce .999 silver coin is never worth less than its metal content, so check the current spot before you buy.

The four pure gold .999 coins (1/4 ounce): same channels as silver

The 25-peso pure gold .999 coins follow the same distribution as the silver: the Mint, Multiva, and the Banxico online store.

Estimated official price: roughly 750 to 950 US dollars per coin, moving with the gold spot price. With low mintages, these are the tier with the most long-term collector potential.

Confirmed timeline

Date Milestone
June 6, 2025 Banxico decree authorizes the 12 coins
May 2026 First bimetallic batch struck (about 22 million per host design)
May 18, 2026 Bimetallic exchange begins at branches and Banxico windows
June 2026 Silver and gold distribution opens via Multiva and the Mint
June 11, 2026 World Cup kickoff, peak demand

How to avoid overpaying

  1. For bimetallic coins, use a bank exchange service or a Banxico window. About 1 US dollar per coin. Anything above a couple of dollars is markup.
  2. Do not buy advance "reservations." Some sellers pushed pre-orders at 10 dollars or more before May 18, when the official coin is about 1 dollar.
  3. For silver and gold, check the metal spot price. If someone offers gold at spot with no premium, something is wrong. The official price always includes a minting premium.
  4. Ask for a certificate of origin at the Mint and Multiva. Without it, a piece can be a fake.
  5. Avoid unverified Facebook Marketplace and group listings. Bimetallic resale at 10 to 20 dollars is already active, but the official source is face value.

Which coin to buy first

Around 10 US dollars: a full set of the four bimetallic host designs, plus a couple of extras. Easiest to get.

Around 100 US dollars: one pure silver coin. A solid entry into precious-metal collecting.

Around 800 US dollars and up: one pure gold coin. Low mintages, strong future demand.

Around 3,000 US dollars and up: a full host set across all three denominations (bimetallic plus silver plus gold).

Authenticity and risks

Most fakes target the metal coins, where the money is. Quick checks:

  • Bimetallic: weight must be exactly 12.67 g, diameter 30 mm. Any deviation over 0.5 g is a red flag.
  • Silver: diameter 40 mm, weight 31.103 g. Pure .999 silver is not magnetic.
  • Gold: watch for plating over copper with the right weight but a magnetic response. Pure .999 gold is not magnetic.

The four bimetallic coins carry the standard anti-counterfeiting features of Mexico's C1 coin family: microtext visible only under a loupe, a latent image showing the silhouette of Mexico depending on the viewing angle, a distinctive discontinuous reeded edge, and the exact weight and diameter above, which any jewelry scale can verify.

Buying from outside Mexico

You can order the silver and gold coins internationally through the Banxico online store or Multiva. Factor in Mexico's 16% VAT and any import duties in your country. The bimetallic coins at face value are designed for in-person exchange, so they are harder to source from abroad without paying a reseller.

If you want the full breakdown of all 12 coins and their specs, see our complete guide to the 2026 World Cup coin program. For live metal pricing before you buy silver or gold, check the current spot values. Already started tracking down your first pieces? Tell us how it went in the Pesoteca forum.