$4,404.10 / troy oz
Spot as of Sep 6, 2026 11:40 PM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $1.21
Melt / coin$5,309.80
Gold spot$4,404.10
AGW1.20565 oz
Gross weight41.667 g
Fineness90%
Gross troy oz1.3396
Coins / oz0.83
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.
What this coin is
The Mexico gold 50 pesos Centenario reads CINCUENTA PESOS. 41.6666 g, .900 fine, 1.20565 oz AGW. Winged Victory (El Ángel) on one side, eagle on the other. The standard “Centenario” shops mean.
What is written on the coin
CINCUENTA PESOS, 1821–1921 independence dates on original design, Victoria alada. People search cincuenta, centenario, or 50 peso gold.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 41.6666 grams at 90% fine, which is 1.20565 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $5,309.80 per coin at $4,404.10 gold.
Mintage
First struck 1921 for the independence centennial, then 1920s–1947, then long official restrike production. Common restrikes are bullion; early dates and high grade are collector coins. Same gold content.
A little history
Casa de Moneda de México. The angel is the independence monument in Mexico City. Banco de México lists it with the Azteca and Hidalgo gold as the classic peso gold set.
How to tell you have this type
Largest common Mexican gold peso. CINCUENTA, not VEINTE. About 37 mm.
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
Bullion premium over melt
Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
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 $4,404.10 gold.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 1.2057 | $5,309.80 |
| 10 coins | 12.0565 | $53,098.03 |
| 20 coins | 24.1130 | $106,196.06 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Chile Gold 50 Peso (1926-1974)
· 0.29430 AGW
$1,296.13
Mexico gold 2½ pesos 87.5% (1870–1892)
1870–1892 · 0.11900 AGW
$524.09
Mexico gold 5 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.23800 AGW
$1,048.18
Mexico gold 10 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.47600 AGW
$2,096.35
Mexico gold 20 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.95190 AGW
$4,192.26
Mexico gold 2 pesos (DOS PESOS)
1919–1948 · 0.04823 AGW
$212.41
Mexico gold 2½ pesos (DOS Y MEDIO)
1918–1948 · 0.06028 AGW
$265.48
Mexico gold 5 pesos (CINCO PESOS)
1905–1955 · 0.12057 AGW
$531.00
Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Mexico gold 50 pesos Centenario (CINCUENTA PESOS)?
Mint spec is 41.667 grams at 90% fine, which is 1.20565 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Mexico gold 50 pesos Centenario (CINCUENTA PESOS) worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,404.10 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $5,309.80. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Mexico gold 50 pesos Centenario (CINCUENTA PESOS)s equal one ounce of gold?
About 0.83 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 gold 50 pesos Centenario (CINCUENTA PESOS) for?
Dealers usually pay a premium over melt for recognized bullion, and sell it above spot. Melt is the floor, not the typical ticket. Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
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