Penoles Medal (1986)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Commercial tokens · 1986
Silver · Commercial tokens · 1986
How much is the coin Penoles Medal (1986) worth?
The market value of the coin Penoles Medal (1986) 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?
Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.
Historical context
This medal is connected to Peñoles, today Industrias Peñoles, one of the most important mining companies in Mexico and the world in silver production, with origins in the late 19th century in the Durango region. The company has been a pillar of the national metallurgical industry and a leading player in the refining of precious metals.
That a silver miner would commission commemorative medals is only natural, since the very metal of the piece points back to its main activity.
Struck in silver, it belongs among the commercial medals with which large Mexican companies celebrated anniversaries and achievements, distributing them among executives, partners, and authorities as objects of prestige.
Description
The "Peñoles" medal was struck in 1986. It is made of silver, measures 33.5 mm in diameter and weighs 31.21 grams.
Because it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: its precious-metal content (31.21 grams). Above that, what drives it higher is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Peñoles). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably 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 "Peñoles," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with a natural patina.
- Look for the case and certificate if it 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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