CVC & Collectables presents one of the most iconic gold coins of the 20th century—the 1931 Mexico Gold 50 Pesos, widely known as the Centenario. Struck in gold and certified by PCGS in MS64, this key-date low mintage example combines strong technical quality with outstanding historical and bullion appeal.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: United Mexican States
- Date: 1931
- Mint: Mexico City
- Denomination: 50 Pesos
- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper (Actual Gold Weight: 1.2057 oz)
- Diameter: 37 mm
- Edge: Lettered – “INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD”
- Mintage: 137,000
- Grade: PCGS MS 64 — A beautiful Mint State example with lustrous surfaces and excellent detail.
Obverse:
- Design: Features the majestic image of Winged Victory (El Ángel de la Independencia), holding a laurel wreath and broken chains, with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in the background. The date “1821” celebrates Mexico’s independence, while “1931” marks the coin’s year of issue.
- Inscription: 50 PESOS / 37.5 Gr. ORO PURO / 1821 – 1931
Reverse:
- Design: The national coat of arms of Mexico, depicting an eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a snake — a symbol of strength, resilience, and heritage.
- Inscription: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Collectibility:
In PCGS MS64, this coin offers an excellent balance of eye appeal, sharp detail, and value relative to higher Mint State grades. With over 1.2 ounces of gold and enduring global recognition, the 1931 Centenario remains a blue-chip holding for both collectors and investors. Find more alike here!
