Mexican 2.5 Peso Gold melt value
Mexico, 1918–1948. Contains 0.06028 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Years | 1918–1948 |
| Denomination | 2½ pesos |
| Composition | 90% gold, 10% copper |
| Total weight | 2.08 g |
| Purity | .900 (90% gold) |
| Pure gold | 1.875 g (0.06028 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Mexican coat of arms |
| Reverse design | Miguel Hidalgo |
Specifications: Banco de México records.
Common questions
How much gold is in a Mexican 2.5 Peso Gold?
A Mexican 2.5 Peso Gold contains 0.06028 troy ounces (1.875 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 2.08 grams in total and is .900 fine.
How is the melt value of a Mexican 2.5 Peso Gold calculated?
Multiply the pure gold content (0.06028 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Mexican 2.5 Peso Gold worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.