Description
20 Peso Mexican Gold Coin (Random Year, AU–BU)
The “Aztec” Gold Peso | 90% Fine (21.6 kt) | Mexican Mint Classic (1917–1959)
Quick Facts
- Metal Content: 0.4823 troy oz gold (15 g pure) — 90% Fine (21.6 kt)
- Total Weight: 16.666 g
- Diameter: 27.5 mm | Thickness: 2 mm (approx.)
- Years: 1917–1959 (majority are official restrikes dated 1959)
- Mint: Casa de Moneda de México — Mexico City
- Face Value: 20 Pesos (legal tender in Mexico)
- Condition: About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (AU–BU)
- Packaging: Coins ship in protective flips
- IRA Eligible: No (less than .995 fineness)
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Summit Metals authenticates each coin for weight, fineness, and date, ensuring you receive genuine Mexican gold with historical pedigree.
Aztec Sun Stone Design
- Reverse: The famous Aztec Sun Stone (Piedra del Sol) — the iconic Aztec calendar — with the denomination “VEINTE PESOS” and “15 Gr ORO PURO.”
- Obverse: The Mexican coat of arms — an eagle devouring a serpent atop a cactus — encircled by “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” with the “Mo” mintmark.
The Aztec calendar motif makes the 20 Peso one of the most recognizable and beloved classic gold coins of Mexico.
Investment & Collector Appeal
The 20 Peso is prized for its substantial 0.4823 oz of pure gold, lower premiums than modern bullion, and the unmistakable Aztec Sun Stone design — fractional enough for flexible liquidity yet large enough to keep per-ounce costs down.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are counted, weighed, and sealed in flips or tubes depending on quantity. Summit Metals ships every order discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
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Capture nearly half an ounce of historic Mexican gold. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase a Random-Year 20 Peso Mexican Gold Coin and invest confidently with Summit Metals!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 20 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? 0.4823 troy ounces (15 g) of pure gold.
What’s the design? The Aztec Sun Stone (the Aztec calendar) on the reverse and the Mexican eagle coat of arms on the obverse.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice; most are official restrikes dated 1959.
What is the purity? .900 fine (21.6k), alloyed with copper for durability — still holding 0.4823 oz of pure gold.
How much is it worth? About 0.4823 × the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why buy a 20 Peso? A near-half-ounce of historic gold, usually at a lower premium than modern bullion.
Is it authentic? Yes — verified for weight, fineness, 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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