World Cup 2026 coins still not for sale; 'no stock available,' say mints

Commemorative gold and silver coins for the 2026 World Cup, initially slated for public release in the last week of May, are still unavailable. Both the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) and the Mint of Mexico have stated that they currently have no stock and cannot provide official release dates or pricing.

Signs posted at the Mint of Mexico and the Interactive Economy Museum (Mide) inform visitors that the World Cup coins are not in stock. This delay affects eight fine metal pieces, four in gold and four in silver, minted by the Mint of Mexico. These coins have face values of 25 pesos for gold and 10 pesos for silver.

The coins' reverse sides feature designs commemorating each host city. For Mexico City, the designs include an axolotl, the Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Monument to the Revolution, and the Palace of Fine Arts, alongside the word "MÉXICO." Guadalajara's coins depict a "jimador" harvesting agave, a soccer ball, and the Arcos de Zapopan. Monterrey's coins showcase a soccer player, the Fuente de Crisol on Paseo Santa Lucía, and Cerro de la Silla.

Earlier in May, Banxico announced the circulation of 12 commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Nine of these coins are dedicated to the Mexican host cities, while three highlight Mexico's natural, historical, and cultural heritage. Four additional coins are bimetallic and intended for general circulation.