Mexican 20 Peso Gold melt value
Mexico, 1917–1959. Contains 0.48226 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Years | 1917–1959 |
| Denomination | 20 pesos |
| Composition | 90% gold, 10% copper |
| Total weight | 16.67 g |
| Purity | .900 (90% gold) |
| Pure gold | 15.000 g (0.48226 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Mexican coat of arms |
| Reverse design | Aztec calendar stone |
Specifications: Banco de México records.
Common questions
How much gold is in a Mexican 20 Peso Gold?
A Mexican 20 Peso Gold contains 0.48226 troy ounces (15.000 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 16.67 grams in total and is .900 fine.
How is the melt value of a Mexican 20 Peso Gold calculated?
Multiply the pure gold content (0.48226 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Mexican 20 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.