Reverse In the central part, the inscription '10 ₡' (10 Centavos), below the Mexico City Mint mark - 'oM', above the year of issue '1996'. Below and to the right, a national pattern.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of the Mexican Republic is depicted: an eagle facing left, perched on a cactus, holding a snake in its beak. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, the name of the state 'MEXICAN UNITED STATES' in Spanish 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS'. Below, an oak and a laurel branch, tied with a ribbon forming a bow.