Fondo de Cultura Económica Medal. 50th Anniversary (1984)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · 1984
Silver · 1984
How much is the coin Fondo de Cultura Económica Medal. 50th Anniversary (1984) worth?
The market value of the coin Fondo de Cultura Económica Medal. 50th Anniversary (1984) is not yet documented with enough data to give a firm range. Weigh and measure your piece, compare it against the specifications, and check the forum for a second opinion.
The real price depends on four factors: the grade of preservation (a circulated piece is worth the low end of the range; an uncirculated one, or one still in its official blister pack, the high end), the finish (satin vs mirror/proof), the rarity within the series based on the mintage, and the metal spot price on the day of the deal when the piece is silver or gold. Check the value-by-grade table above and compare with equivalent pieces before buying or selling.
Where to buy or sell this coin?
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Historical context
This medal celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fondo de Cultura Económica, the publishing house founded in 1934 by Daniel Cosío Villegas, which began by publishing economics texts and became one of the most influential publishing houses in the Spanish-speaking world.
Adding half a century to 1934 confirms the date of 1984. By then, the FCE had already spread classic and contemporary authors throughout Latin America and Spain, with branches in Argentina, Spain, and other countries, consolidating a cultural legacy of enormous weight.
Struck in silver, the piece honors an institution that transcended the economic to become a symbol of the intellectual and publishing life of Mexico.
Description
The "Fondo de Cultura Económica. 50 Aniversario" medal was struck in 1984. It is made of silver, measures 41.98 mm in diameter and weighs 33.85 grams, minted in Mexico.
Since it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (33.85 grams). Above that, what drives it up is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Fondo de Cultura Económica. 50 Aniversario). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth quite a bit more than a mishandled one.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is silver; weigh it to estimate its fine-metal content.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Fondo de Cultura Económica. 50 Aniversario," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with natural patina.
- Look for the case and certificate if it ever had them: they add collector value.
Explore more pieces in the Mexican numismatics catalog and learn to read the marks in the guide on how to identify Mexican mints.
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