Live gold value
Mexican Centenario Gold Coin Price (2026)
Today's melt value (1.2057 oz pure gold)
$4,969
Gold spot: $4,579.10 / oz · updated 4h ago
The Mexican Centenario is a 50 pesos gold coin first struck in 1921 for the 100th anniversary of Mexican independence. It contains 1.2057 troy ounces of pure gold (37.5 grams gross at .900 fineness), which makes it one of the lowest-premium ways to own physical gold. Its price is almost entirely its gold content: the melt value above, plus a small dealer premium.
What is a fair price to pay?
A common restrike Centenario trades close to melt. Anything more than about 6-8 percent over melt for a common date is a premium you do not need to pay. Original pre-1947 dates carry a small collector premium on top of the gold. Here is what the ladder looks like today:
| Where you buy | Premium | Approx. price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Melt value (pure gold) | 0% | $4,969 |
| Typical bullion dealer | +3-5% | $5,167 |
| Common online (APMEX/JM Bullion) | +4-6% | $5,217 |
| Local coin shop | +6-10% | $5,366 |
| Pawn / non-specialist (avoid) | +12-20% | $5,764 |
Original 1921 vs modern restrike
Most Centenarios on the market are restrikes dated 1947, produced as bullion. They are a pure gold play: buy them near melt. The original mintages, especially the first-year 1921, carry a numismatic premium above the gold and are the collectible ones. For the full story of the coin, read the Centenario value guide.
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