CVC & Collectables presents this 1986 Mexico 1 oz .999 Fine Gold $1000 Pesos, a low-mintage commemorative issued for Mexico’s hosting of the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Struck by the Banco de México and limited to just 1,279 pieces, this coin is among the scarcest modern gold commemoratives in Mexico’s series. Containing a full 1 troy ounce of .999 fine gold, it remains a centerpiece for collectors of world gold, Mexican commemoratives, and soccer-themed numismatics.
Coin Highlights:
- Maker / Mint: Banco de México (Mo)
- Date: 1986
- Catalog: KM#527
- Denomination: 1000 Pesos
- Metal: Gold (.999 fine)
- Weight: 31.105 g (1 oz)
- Diameter / Edge: 32 mm; Reeded
- Obverse: Soccer ball centered between the Western and Eastern hemispheres; surrounding legend COPA MUNDIAL DE FUTBOL with value, fineness, mintmark “Mo,” “Mexico 86,” and date.
- Reverse: Mexican national coat of arms surrounded by the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
- Type: Non-circulating commemorative
- Mintage: 1,279 (very low)
Collectibility:
With a mintage of only 1,279, this gold commemorative is far scarcer than most modern 1 oz world gold issues, placing it in a genuinely rare tier. Demand is strong among gold bullion collectors, Mexican specialists, and World Cup memorabilia collectors. Its combination of pure gold, iconic design, and true scarcity makes it a standout long-term hold and a key piece in any modern world-gold collection.
