Mexican Jukebox Pesos? - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 5 / Views: 610
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25085 Posts	Posted 09/02/2025 11:27 pm I picked up a big pile of these 10% silver Mexico 1 Peso coins at a show recently. Two of them had red markings on the obverse as shown. This reminded me of painted US quarters which were used by the "house" to feed jukeboxes. I have no idea whether this is a reasonable explanation for the markings or even if these coins were used in jukeboxes in Mexico. Please let me know your opinion. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 09/03/2025 08:26 am Interesting find. It seems possible, or perhaps for some other type of vending? Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 09/03/2025 6:57 pm @hon, have you looked at the purchasing power of a Peso in Mexico in 1962? I'm struggling to find it quickly due to the high rate of inflation and Peso devaluation. My point is that this seems like a big coin to spend on something seemingly so inexpensive as a few songs. Total speculation on my point though... "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25085 Posts	Posted 09/03/2025 7:19 pm Spence, this is what I found. Hopefully nothing was lost in translation. If correct, it seems that these coins may have been used in jukeboxes or other vending applications. "April 19 of 1954 to August 31 of 1976: Fixed exchange rate of 12.50 pesos (old pesos) per dollar" https://www.banxico.org.mx/SieInter...=6&locale=en Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 09/03/2025 8:03 pm Ah ok then two of these would make a quarter in USD, which does seem like the right amount to have been charging for songs back then. I think that your theory seems like a good one: used in a "tocadiscos tragamonedas". "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 09:12 am Quote: ...it seems that these coins may have been used in jukeboxes or other vending applications. "April 19 of 1954 to August 31 of 1976: Fixed exchange rate of 12.50 pesos (old pesos) per dollar" Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 5 / Views: 610

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: World Coins and Currency Forums Forum: World Coins and Commemoratives

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.32 seconds to rattle this change.