Description
50 Peso Mexican Gold Coin (Random Year, “Centenario”)
Large Gold Centenario | 90% Fine (21.6 kt) | Classic Mexican Bullion
Quick Facts
- Metal Content: 1.2057 troy oz gold (37.5 g pure) — 90% Fine (21.6 karat)
- Total Weight: 41.666 g
- Years: 1921–1947 originals; most available pieces are official restrikes dated 1947 (random selection)
- Mint: Casa de Moneda de México — Mexico City (mintmark “Mo”)
- Face Value: 50 Pesos (legal tender in Mexico)
- Condition: About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (AU–BU)
- Packaging: Individual coins ship in protective flips
- IRA Eligible: No (fineness below .995)
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Summit Metals verifies each coin’s weight, purity, and date, ensuring you receive genuine 50 Peso gold with historic Mexican Mint pedigree.
Centenario Design
- Obverse: The Winged Victory (Angel of Independence) standing atop a pedestal, with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl behind — the same angel that crowns Mexico City’s Independence Monument.
- Reverse: The Mexican coat of arms — an eagle devouring a serpent atop a cactus — with “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS,” the denomination “50 PESOS,” and “37.5 Gr ORO PURO.”
First struck in 1921 to mark the centennial of Mexican independence, the 50 Peso is widely known as the “Centenario.”
Investment & Collector Appeal
- Core bullion: over 1.2 oz of gold in a single coin
- Historic significance: celebrates Mexican independence and mint heritage
- Competitive premium for its large gold content
- Collector interest: random years may include scarcer original issues
Packaging & Delivery
Coins ship individually in protective flips. Summit Metals delivers every order discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 50 Peso IRA eligible? No — at 90% (21.6k) fine it falls below the .995 IRS purity threshold; contact us for IRA-eligible gold.
How much pure gold does it contain? 1.2057 troy ounces (37.5 g) of pure gold.
Why is it called the Centenario? It was first struck in 1921 for the centennial of Mexican independence.
What’s the design? The Angel of Independence (Winged Victory) with the two volcanoes; the Mexican eagle coat of arms on the reverse.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice; most are official restrikes dated 1947.
What is the purity? .900 fine (21.6k), alloyed with copper for durability — while holding a full 1.2057 oz of pure gold.
How much is it worth? About 1.2057 × the live gold spot price plus a premium.
50 Peso vs a 1 oz gold coin? The Centenario holds more than an ounce of gold (1.2057 oz), often at a competitive premium per ounce.
Is it authentic? Yes — verified for weight, purity, and date by Summit Metals.
What condition is it in? About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (AU–BU).
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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