Centenario Mexicano

The Mexico 50 Pesos Gold Coin is a large Mexican Gold Bullion coin also known as “The Centenario”. The CENTENARIO was first minted in 1921 to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of Mexico’s Independence from Spain and was never actually intended to be used as currency (the 50 pesos face value is for legal purposes only, and doesn’t relate to the actual value of the gold content) The CENTENARIO is an alloy of 90% gold and 10% copper. This Coin was minted from 1921-1931 and then again from 1944-1947. Restrikes minted from 1949-1972 are dated 1947. 
Designed by Emilio Del Moral, the obverse of the Centenario features the powerful image of Winged Victory (El Angel de la Independencia). In the background appears two famous Mexican volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The date of 1821 in the lower left commemorates the year of México’s Independence and the date stamped on the right indicates the year of the coin’s mintage(although coins minted between 1949 and 1972 are usually marked “1947”). The 1943 mintage is somewhat special because of the double “37.5 Gr Oro Puro” markings, leaving out the “50 pesos” legend, but maintains the same diameter of 37 mm. The reverse of this Coin depicts the coat of arms of México, featuring the Golden Eagle perched on a cactus with a serpent (rattlesnake) in its beak. One of the most striking features of this beautiful Centenario is the inscription of “INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD” (Independence and Liberty) around the coin’s outside edge.

The Mexican Centenario is the largest bullion coin from México, and it’s a great way to add to your gold holdings with a single purchase.

Metal:              Gold

Purity:              22K

Total Weight:  41.8 grams 

Manufacturer: México City Mint

Gold Content:  1.2057 troy oz. Or

                          37.5 grams pure gold

Diameter:          37.08 mm

Thickness:         2.69 mm

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