The 50 Pesos Mexico Centenario is a gold coin produced by the Mexican Mint in the period 1921-1947. During the period 1949 to 1972, a total of 3,975,654 coins were minted, most of which date from the year 1947. The coins are minted in 41.67 grams of gold with a purity of 900/1000 or 21.6 carats. The coin contains 37.5 grams of fine gold. The 50 Pesos Mexico Centenario was first produced in 1921 to celebrate Mexico's 100 years of independence from Spain.
On the obverse of the 50 Pesos is an image of the "El Ángel de la Independencia", or the angel of independence, with a laurel wreath in her right hand and a broken chain in her left. In the background are two volcanoes, the Popocatepetl and the Iztaccíhuatl. The year 1821 (left) refers to the first year of Mexico's independence and the year on the right refers to the year in which the coin was minted.
The reverse depicts the coat of arms of Mexico, a golden eagle on a cactus with a snake in its mouth. The text 'INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD' is printed on the border.
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| Fine weight | 37.5 Gram |
| Total weight | 41,67 Gram |
| Dimensions | Ø 37.1 mm x 2.6 mm |
| Purity / Content | 900/1000 - 21.6 Carats |
| Year of issue | 1921-1947 |
| Condition | Previously circulated |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Mint House | Casa de Moneda de México (The Mexican Mint) |
| Packaging | Soft plastic coin capsule |
| Safety features | No |
| Legal tender | Yes |
| Face value | 50 Mexican pesos |
| Tax (VAT) | Exempt from VAT |
| Insured shipment possible | Yes, at a location of your choice |
| Pick-up available | Yes, in Alkmaar or Rotterdam |
| Storage possible | Yes, in the Netherlands |