ANIERM Medal. 47th Anniversary

This medal commemorates the 47th anniversary of ANIERM, the Asociación Nacional de Importadores y Exportadores de la República Mexicana. Founded in the twentieth century, ANIERM brings together companies dedicated to foreign trade and has been a relevant player in promoting Mexico's commercial exchange with the world.

Business organizations of this kind commission medals to mark anniversaries and recognize their members. An anniversary piece reflects the trajectory and presence of the association in the country's economic life.

Cataloged by Grove among the commercial issues and struck in silver, it has no exact recorded year, although the anniversary figure helps place it. Its value lies in the connection to Mexican foreign trade and in the fine-metal content of the piece.

The "ANIERM. 47 Aniversario" medal is part of the Mexican numismatic heritage. It is made of silver, measures 38.18 mm in diameter and weighs 30.07 grams.

Being a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (30.07 grams). Above that, what drives it up is preservation, the short size of the issue, and interest in the theme it commemorates (ANIERM. 47 Aniversario). A piece with no wear and with its original case is worth considerably more than a handled one.

How to identify and value this medal

1. Confirm the metal. It is silver; weigh it to estimate its fine metal content.
2. Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "ANIERM. 47 Aniversario," which defines its historical interest.
3. Check the preservation. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, with natural patina.
4. Look for the case and the certificate if it had them: they add collector value.

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