Bayer Medal. 70th Anniversary in Mexico (1991)

This medal celebrates Bayer's 70th anniversary in Mexico. The German pharmaceutical and chemical company established itself in the country in the early 1920s, and over the years became one of the sector's companies with the greatest presence in the Mexican market.

Adding seventy years to that arrival places the milestone in 1991. Celebrating seven decades of operation reflected the company's solidity and its roots in the national chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

Struck in silver, the piece belongs to the commemorative corporate medals, corporate commissions conceived as prestige objects to present to executives, partners and officials.

What it shows

The obverse bears the Bayer cross, the logo where the name BAYER reads as a cross, horizontal and vertical, within a circle. Along the bottom runs the classic advertising slogan: SI ES BAYER, ES BUENO. The reverse is dominated by a large "70" and the inscription AÑOS EN MÉXICO 1921 - 1991, which sets the theme clearly.

Context

It is a commemorative medal, not legal tender. It celebrates Bayer's 70 years of presence in Mexico, counting from 1921 to 1991. It falls into the category of commercial or corporate pieces: issues that companies have struck for anniversaries and institutional gifts, outside the official monetary system.

Value and collecting

It has no face value, so its price depends on the metal and its state of preservation. It is struck in silver, weighs 33.82 g and measures 40.9 mm, so its floor is set by the day's silver content. On top of that come the luster, scratches, and how sought-after it is among collectors of Bayer pieces. To compare real prices or sell yours, check the shop directory; if you want a second opinion on authenticity or condition, ask on the forum.