$4,406.80 / troy oz
Spot as of Sep 6, 2026 10:05 PM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $0.25
PhotoNot on file yet — specs below are mint weight.
Melt / coin$1,101.70
Gold spot$4,406.80
AGW0.25000 oz
Gross weight8.640 g
Fineness90%
Gross troy oz0.2778
Coins / oz4.00
What this coin is
Mexico 250 pesos gold commemoratives (World Cup / pre-Columbian types). 0.250 oz AGW at .900 in the types we list. Not DOS/CINCO/DIEZ/VEINTE circulating gold.
What is written on the coin
250 PESOS, commemorative legends (Mundial, cultures).
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 8.6400 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.25000 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $1,101.70 per coin at $4,406.80 gold.
Mintage
Commemorative mintages; collector demand dominates. Melt is a quarter ounce of gold.
A little history
1980s commemorative gold, not the Hidalgo/Azteca series.
How to tell you have this type
Reads 250 PESOS, modern commemorative art.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — see Sold Comps for sold prices.
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. For auction and eBay solds on the same type, see Sold Comps. We list 355 melt values; collector premiums are a different market.
Quick amounts
Using $4,406.80 gold.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.2500 | $1,101.70 |
| 10 coins | 2.5000 | $11,017.00 |
| 20 coins | 5.0000 | $22,034.00 |
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Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Mexico 250 pesos gold commemorative?
Mint spec is 8.640 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.25000 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Mexico 250 pesos gold commemorative worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,406.80 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $1,101.70. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Mexico 250 pesos gold commemoratives equal one ounce of gold?
About 4.00 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure gold 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 250 pesos gold commemorative 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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