The gold 50 Pesos (Centenario): historical bullion coin with a substantial gold weight

The gold 50 Pesos coin was first struck in 1921 by the Mexican Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence, hence the nickname Centenario.

With 37.5 grams of pure gold (1.2057 troy ounces), this is one of the heaviest common historical gold coins: about 20% more gold than a 1 troy ounce coin such as the American Eagle or Krugerrand. The coin is struck in 90% gold (21.6 karat), alloyed with copper, which gives it its warm golden hue and excellent scratch resistance.

The 50 Pesos was regularly issued until 1947 and thereafter, between 1949 and 1972, struck as a restrike invariably bearing the year 1947. Due to this long production run, millions are in circulation, making the coin highly liquid and tradable. You purchase a specimen from various years of issue from us.

If you are looking for a modern Mexican bullion coin in 99.99% gold instead, look into the Mexican Libertad. If you would like to broaden your horizon, view our full range of gold coins.

Design and history of the Mexican Centenario

The obverse features the Ángel de la Independencia, the winged Angel of Independence holding a laurel wreath and a broken chain as symbols of victory and freedom, with the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes in the background.

The reverse bears the Mexican coat of arms: an eagle with a snake in its mouth, perched on a cactus, surrounded by the text "Estados Unidos Mexicanos". Along the edge, it reads "Independencia y Libertad". The coin has a diameter of approximately 37 mm.

Most 50 pesos coins traded as investment gold today are official re-issues (restrikes) bearing the year 1947. These contain the exact same 37.5 grams of gold as the original years from 1921 to 1947.

Price and premium of the gold 50 Pesos

The price of the gold 50 Pesos moves along with the live gold price and is refreshed every 3 minutes. In the specifications on this page, you can see the breakdown transparently: the metal value, the premium, and the price per gram.

As a historical 90% coin, the 50 Pesos has a B-label: globally highly tradable, but with a higher premium and spread than modern A-label bullion coins. Therefore, you do not buy this coin for the lowest price per gram, but for the combination of a substantial gold weight and a rich history in a single coin.

Those who focus purely on cost efficiency are better off looking at common 1 troy ounce gold coins. When purchasing multiple coins, a volume discount applies, allowing you to save on the gold 50 Pesos coin price.

Gold 50 Pesos or Mexican Libertad?

The gold 50 Pesos and the Mexican Libertad are both Mexican gold coins, but they serve a different buyer. The 50 Pesos (Centenario) is a historical coin from 1921 in 90% gold, with a substantial gold weight of 37.5 grams and a rich history.

The Mexican Libertad is a modern bullion and collectible coin in 99.99% gold, available in multiple denominations and finishes.

If you choose history and a large amount of gold in a single coin, the 50 Pesos is the logical choice; if you are looking for a modern coin in 24 karat or a specific denomination, go for the gold Mexican Libertad.

Safely receive or store your coins

You will receive your gold 50 Pesos fully insured through our own delivery service (with ID check) or PostNL, or you can pick up the coin by appointment at our branches in Baarn or The Hague.

Would you prefer not to keep the coin at home? Have it placed directly into allocated storage upon purchase via our sister company Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland, registered to your name and fully insured in secure vaults in Houten or Switzerland.

Always sell back with our buyback guarantee

Our fixed buyback guarantee applies to this coin: you can sell your gold 50 Pesos back to us at any time at a transparent bid price linked to the current gold rate, regardless of market conditions.

Due to the high gold content and worldwide recognition, the Centenario is simple to appraise. Selling is processed via our sister company Inkoop Edelmetaal, also for coins you purchased elsewhere.

Safely buying the gold 50 Pesos at The Silver Mountain

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Your gold 50 Pesos is delivered fully insured via our personal delivery service or PostNL, or will be ready for you by appointment in Baarn or The Hague. With a customer rating of 4.8/5 from over 4,500 reviews on Trustpilot, you can be sure you are buying from a reliable party.