Gold Products: Mexican 50 Pesos Gold Coins Offered for Sale by Silver Trading Company

Gold bullion coin investors wanting gold coins with small premiums should consider the Mexican 50 Pesos Gold Coin, which contains 37.5 grams (1.2057 oz) of gold in an alloy of 90% gold and 10% copper (24k x .90 = 21.6 karat). For durability, most gold coins in the Western World have been alloyed with copper. First issued in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain, the Mexican 50 Pesos Gold Coin is also known as the "Centenario."

Some of the most beautiful coins in the world are the Gold Peso Coins from Mexico. The most striking is the majestic Mexican 50 Peso Gold Coin.

These Mexican 50 Peso Gold Coins, also known as "Mex50," contain gold in quantities a little over the standard one-ounce bullion coins. The 50 Peso Gold Coin contains 1.2057 Troy ounces of 90% fine (21.6 karats) pure gold.

The Mexican 50 Pesos Gold Coin is a strikingly beautiful gold coin, more than 20% larger than the popular 1-ounce American Gold Eagles. The obverse of the Mexican 50 Pesos Gold Coin has an image of Winged Victory, with a laurel wreath in her right hand and broken chains in her left. Two famous Mexican volcanoes, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihautl, rise in the background. The 1821 on the lower left commemorates the year of Mexico's independence. The date on the right indicates year of mintage.

However, between 1949 and 1972, nearly four million pieces were struck, most likely dated 1947. These are referred to as restrikes; the earlier 50 Pesos carry small premiums over the restrikes, except for the 1921 and the 1931 coins, which can have large premiums. The reverse depicts the Mexican Coat of Arms, which is an eagle perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak.

The photo to the left is of a "mint condition" Mexican 50 Peso Gold Coin. Please note the Mexican 50 Peso Gold Coins do not have the beautiful finish exhibited by the coin in the photo. The "normal" 50 Pesos has scratches and bag marks.

When Americans regained the right to own gold bullion on December 31, 1974, Mexican 50 Pesos, quickly became one of the gold bullion industry's standard bearers, along with the Austrian 100 Corona.

The tremendous success of Krugerrands in the early 1970s drove the 50 Pesos and the 100 Coronas into obscurity, where they have remained. Today, the 50 Pesos, the 100 Coronas, and the Krugerrands offer investors gold at the lowest premiums.

Low Premium Gold Bullion Coins:

The Mexican 50 Pesos, the Austrian 100 Coronas, and the South African Krugerrand Gold Coins are ideal coins for gold buyers who want low premium gold coins, which means coins that have small markups over spot.

Because these three coins are no longer promoted, they sell just a few dollars above spot, sometimes as low as 1% for large quantities. By comparison, large orders of one-ounce American Eagle Gold Coins usually carry premiums of 4.5% to 5%.

Minimum Purchase Order:

The minimum domestic order is $1,000 and the minimum international order is 15 ounces of gold, plus shipping charges.

All domestic orders of 10 or more ounces of gold will receive FREE Shipping & Handling (via U.S. insured mail or common carrier). If your domestic order is less than 10 ounces of gold, your price will include a slightly higher premium and shipping charges will apply. Any questions, just contact us.

Market Price:

The price of each Mexican 50 Peso Gold Coin is based on the current market "spot gold ask price," as noted in the graph above, plus a small premium per coin. Premiums on them can vary from day to day.

Please contact us if you would like a firm quote and/or to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying low premium coins, such as Mexican 50 Pesos, Austrian 100 Coronas, and South African Krugerrand Gold Coins.

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