$56.30 / troy oz
Spot as of Oct 22, 2026 12:15 AM · $1 move in silver changes this coin by $0.0771
What this coin is
The silver 20 centavos of 1920–1943 is a small coin that reads VEINTE CENTAVOS, not VEINTE PESOS. 3.33 g, .720 fine, about 0.0771 oz ASW.
What is written on the coin
VEINTE CENTAVOS. If the coin is gold-colored and larger and says VEINTE PESOS, use the 20 pesos gold page. Centavos are the small change; pesos are the big denomination.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 3.3300 grams at 72% fine, which is 0.07708 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $4.34 per coin at $56.30 silver.
Mintage
Several dates 1920–1943. Common as circulated silver. Melt is modest per coin; bags add up. Later 20 centavos are bronze or brass and have no silver.
A little history
After the revolution, Mexico reduced silver in minor coins. The .720 20 centavos is the type still found in old jars labeled “veinte.”
How to tell you have this type
Word CENTAVOS vs PESOS is the whole game. VEINTE CENTAVOS = this page. VEINTE PESOS = Azteca gold.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — a shop looks at date, mint, and condition. Melt is the floor.
Melt / coin$4.34
Silver spot$56.30
ASW0.07708 oz
Gross weight3.330 g
Fineness72%
Gross troy oz0.1071
Coins / oz12.97
If you want to sell Find a shop near you
A local coin shop can make an offer. Melt is the metal floor, not a quote. Many shops buy generic gold and silver as a percent of that number.
Before you sell
Usually near melt
If the coin is damaged or heavily worn, melt is a fair starting number. If it looks special, check collector solds before you sell.
Melt is the metal floor. A shop looks at date, mint, and condition. We list 437 types and ~11,000 melt values.
Quick amounts
Using $56.30 silver.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.0771 | $4.34 |
| 10 coins | 0.7708 | $43.40 |
| 20 coins | 1.5416 | $86.79 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Mexico 10 centavos 0.720 (DIEZ CENTAVOS)
1925–1935 · 0.03843 ASW
$2.16
Mexico 50 centavos 0.720 (CINCUENTA CENTAVOS)
1919–1945 · 0.19283 ASW
$10.86
Mexico peso 0.720 (UN PESO)
1920–1945 · 0.38565 ASW
$21.71
Mexico 5 pesos Hidalgo 0.720 (CINCO PESOS)
1951–1954 · 0.64310 ASW
$36.21
Mexico Libertad 1 oz silver
1982–date · 0.99900 ASW
$56.24
Mexico 8 reales (OCHO REALES)
1824–1897 · 0.78590 ASW
$44.25
Mexico Caballito peso (UN PESO)
1910–1914 · 0.78590 ASW
$44.25
Mexico peso Morelos 0.500 (UN PESO)
1947–1949 · 0.22506 ASW
$12.67
Questions people ask
How much pure silver is in a Mexico 20 centavos 0.720 (VEINTE CENTAVOS)?
Mint spec is 3.330 grams at 72% fine, which is 0.07708 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Mexico 20 centavos 0.720 (VEINTE CENTAVOS) worth in melt today?
At silver spot of $56.30 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $4.34. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Mexico 20 centavos 0.720 (VEINTE CENTAVOS)s equal one ounce of silver?
About 12.97 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure silver at mint weight.
Does mintmark change the melt value?
No. Mintmark and date do not change the metal for this composition. A Mexico City (Mo) piece and another mint of the same spec have the same melt. Collector premiums still follow date, mint, and grade.
Is melt what I should sell this Mexico 20 centavos 0.720 (VEINTE CENTAVOS) for?
Most common circulated examples trade close to the metal. Better grade, proofs, and scarce dates are the exceptions. If the coin is damaged or heavily worn, melt is a fair starting number. If it looks special, check collector solds before you sell.
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