NGC Grading 1942 Mexican 20 Centavos Silver Coin 1942: Year of Minting M: Mexico City Mint (mark of the main Mexican mint) MEXICO: Mexico 20C = 20 Centavos, 20 Centavos Silver Coin MS 65 MS = Mint State, representing an uncirculated, uncirculated coin; MS65 is a high grade in the 70-point grading system. The coin is in perfect condition with no circulation wear, a full luster, and only very minor mint marks. Excellent collector's item. Obverse Main Design: The classic Mexican Cap of Liberty, with radiating sunburst patterns, a large number 20 in the center, below which are the inscriptions CENTAVOS and the year 1942, flanked by olive branches. Reverse Text: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS (United States of Mexico) Core Design: The Mexican coat of arms—an eagle holding a snake in its beak standing on a cactus, adorned with olive branches above and below, a symbolic motif on Mexican currency.