3051) Heroic Military College, United Mexican States ("ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS": Bicentenary Anniversary of the Heroic Military College (1823-2023): A 20 Peso Coin issued by the Mexican Mint to commemorate the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023:
The Banco de Mexico has issued commemorative 20-peso coins to mark the Bicentenary Anniversary of one of the country’s most prestigious Military Academies.
In 1818 the plans for a military academy were first proposed by Diego Garcia Conde, a former Spanish military officer who served in the Mexican Army.
Such an academy required approval from the-then Mexican imperial government and through the Imperial War Ministry.
In 1823, Emperor Agustin de Iturbide ordered that the former Inquisition Palace Complex become the new location for the newly founded Military College of Mexico and the Military Cadet Academy and Engineer’s Training School.
These Academies were all under the governorship of its new director, now Brigadier Diego Garcia Conde.
In 1824, and in compliance with an order from the president of Mexico’s New Republic, 18 cadets of the Military College of Mexico, and with the approval of then-college director Col. Juan Dominguez y Galvez, became the first cadets of the newly established Naval Aspirants College and the Tlacotalpan Nautical School, who would be trained to become the Mexican Navy’s future ship officers.
The addition of the word “Heroic” was added to the college’s name during the Mexican American War against the United States from 1846 to 1848.
During Mexico’s Civil War from 1858 to 1861, and due to the many casualties suffered by cadets in the conflict, the college was closed at the end of the war.
The Academy was re-established in 1867, with the college becoming an academy exclusively for the Mexican Army in 1897, following the establishment of the Military Naval School in Veracruz.
The College’s distinctive uniform has evolved over time since its founding but was initially inspired by the uniform worn by soldiers who served in the "Trigarante" (or "Three Guarantor’s Army") who fought in the Mexican War of Independence.
The current uniform, consisting of the dress black double-breasted frock coat with crimson collars and cuffs, black velvet wallets and moroccos with double rows of seven golden buttons, was introduced in 1947.
The last change was that of the black kepí shakó headdress, which was added in 1960 and completes the same standard uniform worn by both men and women cadets since 2007.
From 1879, the official emblem consisted of a shield depicting two crossed cannons with their mouths upward, above them a torch with a flame, above them a basket, finished at the top and after the fire of the torch.
The college’s mascot has been the royal or golden eagle, which was also adopted as the national symbol of Mexico.
The college’s motto "Por el Honor de Mexico" (“For Mexico’s Honour”), was adopted in 1947 on the centenary anniversary of the addition of the word “Heroic” to the Military College’s name.
The present purpose-built campus located in the Tlalpan Borough of Mexico City was inaugurated in 1976 and sustained significant damage in the earthquake of 1985.
The Coin:
The 2023-dated circulation-quality 20-peso 12-sided bi-metallic coins have been minted by the Casa de Moneda de Mexico at their facilities in San Luis Potosí, on behalf of the Banco de Mexico. Founded in 1535, it is the oldest functioning mint in North America.
The Reverse of the 20 Peso Commemorative Coin includes an image of the official shield insignia of the Heroic Mlitary College, which depicts two crossed cannons and a torch with a flame.
Above the primary design is the commemorative text "SECRETARÍA DE LA DEFENSA NACIONAL BICENTENARIO DEL HEROICO COLEGIO MILITAR 1823-2023" (“Secretary of National Defense Bicentenary of the Heroic Military College 1823-2023”) placed along the upper periphery.
Below the crest are the insignias of the arms of Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, Armored Weapons, and Sappers and of the services of Military Police and Superintendents.
A latent image composed of the number "20" is placed to the right of the crest, and to the left is the micro-text "POR EL HONOR DE MÉXICO", the official motto of the college. Below the primary design is the denomination of "$20", and to the right is the distinctive "M°" mintmark of the Mexican Mint.
Evolution of the Mexican Mint Mark:
In 1535, when the Viceroyalty of New Spain was being cemented, the Mint of Mexico (la Casa de Moneda) became the first Spanish Mint to open in America. The mint received the following mandate from King Charles I and queen Juana: “Y PONGASE EN LA PARTE DONDE HOBIERE LA DEVISA DE LAS COLUNAS UNA M LATINA, PARA QUE SE CONOZCA QUE SE HIZA EN MEXICO” (meaning “Let a Latin ‘M’ be placed where the columns are divided to reveal that it was made in Mexico. This was represented by the symbol “OM” the letters placed vertically with “O” on top & “M” below.
This mint presently is managed by Oescheger Masdach & Co., therefore, it carries the “OM” mint mark.
Although this is not the yogic chant which I have mentioned, for the sake of convenience, one can easily identify this mint mark, by my given nickname, as the “OM” chant mint mark coin.
A latent image composed of the number "20" is placed to the right of the crest, and to the left is the micro-text "POR EL HONOR DE MÉXICO", the official motto of the college.
The Obverse of the 20 Peso Commemorative Coin includes the standard design, which depicts the National Coat of Arms comprising a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, devouring a rattlesnake in its talon.
Above the crest is the text "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" (“United Mexican States”).
The specifications of the Coin are:
Country of issue: "United Mexican States" ("ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS"); Year: 2023; Coin Theme: "200th Anniversary of the Heroic Military College"; Denomination/Face Value: 20 Peso); Metal Composition: Bi-metallic; Weight: 12.6 grams; Diameter/Size: 30.00 mm; Coin Quality: Uncirculated (U); Mint: Minted by the Casa de Moneda de Mexico at their facilities in San Luis Potosí, on behalf of the Banco de Mexico; Mint Mark oM of the Mint of Mexico; Mintage: Unlimited.
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