Nafinsa Medal. 47th Anniversary (1981)

This medal celebrates the 47th anniversary of Nacional Financiera, known as Nafinsa, the development bank created by decree in 1934, in the thick of the aftermath of the Great Depression and post-revolutionary Mexico. Its mission was clear: channel credit toward industry and build the domestic securities market the country needed to modernize.

Throughout the 20th century, Nafinsa financed infrastructure works and strategic companies, and played a leading role in the country's industrialization through import substitution.

Adding 47 years exactly to 1934 confirms the date of 1981. Struck in gold, it is a typical institutional-anniversary commercial medal, intended to commemorate the organization's history.

The "Nafinsa. 47 Aniversario" medal was struck in 1981. It is made of gold, measures 40.03 mm in diameter, and weighs 41.89 grams.

Because it is a gold medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (41.89 grams). Above that, what drives the price up is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Nafinsa. 47 Aniversario). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than a mishandled one.

How to identify and value this medal

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

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