Nestle Medal. 60th Anniversary (1990)

This medal celebrates Nestle's 60th anniversary in Mexico. The Swiss food multinational established itself in the country around 1930, and over time became one of the most deeply rooted companies in the Mexican market, with plants and brands present in millions of homes.

Adding sixty years to that arrival places the milestone in 1990. Celebrating six decades of operation reflected the company's solidity and its integration into the national food industry.

The engraving is the work of Lorenzo Rafael, a prolific Mexican medalist of the era. Struck in silver, the piece belongs to the commemorative corporate medals, corporate commissions conceived as prestige objects.

The "Nestlé. 60 Aniversario" medal was struck in 1990. It is made of silver, measures 38 mm in diameter and weighs 29.71 grams, the work of engraver Lorenzo Rafael.

Because it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: its precious-metal content (29.71 grams). Above that, what drives it higher is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Nestlé. 60 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 silver; weigh it to estimate its fine-metal content.
2. Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Nestlé. 60 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 certificate if it had them: they add collector value.

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