Centenario

Centenario (50 pesos):

This gold coin was first issued in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the company. Anniversary of the independence of Mexico coined. Later, in 1931, the minting was stopped again. Due to the great demand for gold coins, production was resumed in the wartime year of 1943.

On the front is depicted one of the national shields used in the past. The reverse symbolizes a winged victory. This is represented in the monument of the Angel of Independence. In addition, in the background you can see the legendary volcanoes Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl.

This piece has a pure gold content of 1.20565 ounces. Like all pieces of the Centenario family, it has a purity of 900/1000.

Other gold coins in the family are the Azteca (20 pesos) and the Hildago (5, 2.5 and 2 pesos) in gold.