Mexican 50 Peso Gold (Centenario) melt value

Mexico, 1921–1947. Contains 1.20565 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.

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Melt value today

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One Mexican 50 Peso Gold (Centenario)—
Pure gold
1.20565 troy oz
Purity
.900
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Specifications

CountryMexico
Years1921–1947
Denomination50 pesos
Composition90% gold, 10% copper
Total weight41.67 g
Purity.900 (90% gold)
Pure gold37.500 g (1.20565 troy oz)
Diameter37 mm
EdgeReeded
Obverse designMexican coat of arms
Reverse designEmilio del Moral (Winged Victory)

Most Centenarios on the market are restrikes dated 1947; they have the same gold content.

Specifications: Banco de México records.

Melt value history

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Worth at other gold prices

Gold spotOne Mexican 50 Peso Gold (Centenario)
$3,000 / ozt$3,616.95
$3,500 / ozt$4,219.78
$4,000 / ozt$4,822.60
$4,500 / ozt$5,425.43
$5,000 / ozt$6,028.25

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Common questions

How much gold is in a Mexican 50 Peso Gold (Centenario)?

A Mexican 50 Peso Gold (Centenario) contains 1.20565 troy ounces (37.500 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 41.67 grams in total and is .900 fine.

How is the melt value of a Mexican 50 Peso Gold (Centenario) calculated?

Multiply the pure gold content (1.20565 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.

Is a Mexican 50 Peso Gold (Centenario) 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.

Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.