CONCANACO Medal. 60th Anniversary (1978)

This silver medal, from the commercial chapter, commemorates the 60th anniversary of CONCANACO in 1978, the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism.

CONCANACO, founded in 1917, is one of the oldest and most important business organizations in the country, representing organized commerce before the government. It brings together the chambers of commerce of the entire republic and has been an influential voice in national economic policy.

Struck in silver, the piece celebrates six decades of this business confederation. Anniversary medals of trade organizations document the associative life of the Mexican private sector. The minting of these commemorative issues was entrusted to medal-making workshops or to the Mexican Mint, leaving a record of the country's business history.

The "CONCANACO. 60 Aniversario" medal was struck in 1978. It is made of silver, measures 38.65 mm in diameter, and weighs 30.98 grams.

Because it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious metal content (30.98 grams). Above that, what drives the price up is the condition, how small the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (CONCANACO. 60 Aniversario). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than one that has been mishandled.

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 "CONCANACO. 60 Aniversario," which defines its historical interest.
3. Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with natural patina.
4. Look for the case and the certificate if it had them: they add collector value.

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