0.720 Silver — Mexico 1986 World Cup
The Mexico 1986 World Cup series is one of the most beloved numismatic issues of the 20th century. Banxico struck 12 coins in 0.720 silver in denominations of 25, 50, 100 and 500 pesos (old pesos) between 1985 and 1986, depicting the symbols of the World Cup: Pique (the mascot), soccer balls, players, stadiums and pre-Hispanic motifs. Today they are highly sought after for their nostalgia and their silver content. This page brings together all 12 issues, their mintages and price ranges.
| Moneda | Año | Denominación | Metal | Valor estimado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 100 Pesos 1986 World Cup Coin (.925 Silver): Value & Where to Sell World Cup Treasures Set · silver · 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico | 1986 | 100 pesos | Silver .925 (Sterling) | $1,000 – $1,800 MXN |
 200 Pesos Mexico 86 World Cup Coin (2 oz Silver .999) World Cup Treasures Set · silver · 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico | 1986 | 200 pesos | Silver .999 | $2,500 – $4,500 MXN |
 1986 Mexico 25 Pesos World Cup Silver Coin: Value & Facts World Cup Treasures Set · silver · 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico | 1986 | 25 pesos | Silver .925 (Sterling) | $300 – $600 MXN |
 50 Pesos Mexico 86 World Cup Coin (.925 Silver) World Cup Treasures Set · silver · 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico | 1986 | 50 pesos | Silver .925 (Sterling) | $450 – $850 MXN |
 Mexican 1986 World Cup Coins: Value & Guide 1986 FIFA World Cup numismatic series | 1986 | — | — | — |
100 Pesos 1986 World Cup Coin (.925 Silver): Value & Where to Sell
$1,000 – $1,800 MXN
200 Pesos Mexico 86 World Cup Coin (2 oz Silver .999)
$2,500 – $4,500 MXN
1986 Mexico 25 Pesos World Cup Silver Coin: Value & Facts
$300 – $600 MXN
50 Pesos Mexico 86 World Cup Coin (.925 Silver)
$450 – $850 MXN
Mexican 1986 World Cup Coins: Value & Guide
A 1986 World Cup 100-peso coin in 0.720 silver is worth between 400 and 900 MXN depending on condition. The 500-peso coins trade between 600 and 2,000 MXN. A complete 12-piece collection in proof condition with its original cases can exceed 15,000 MXN. Variants with documented errors multiply the price.
The verified numismatic shops in the Pesoteca directory, and in-person auctions (the annual Morton sale). For loose individual pieces, the buy-and-sell forum. Compare the price against the silver spot + a 30-50% numismatic premium.
Where to sell? Offer the complete assembled collection to a numismatic shop in the Pesoteca directory or an auction house for greater value. Get the proof pieces certified by NGC or PCGS: it doubles the value. For loose pieces use the buy-and-sell forum. Document provenance if you have the 1980s Banxico receipt: it adds a historical premium.
12 official coins: 3 of 25 pesos (0.720 silver), 3 of 50 pesos, 3 of 100 pesos and 3 of 500 pesos. Each denomination has 3 different designs related to the World Cup: soccer balls, players, the Pique mascot, and pre-Hispanic symbols.
Yes. They are all 0.720 silver (72% pure silver + 28% copper). Silver content: ~5.4 g (25 pesos), ~10.8 g (50), ~21.6 g (100), ~50 g (500). The silver value alone accounts for much of the current numismatic price.
The 500-peso "players" proof version with a mintage of 30,000, and the 100-peso "ball" proof are the most sought after. Some variants with a different legend or a double strike are unique pieces sold at auction for between 5,000 and 20,000 MXN.
Specialized numismatic shops (Pesoteca directory), Morton/Galería La Rana auctions, numismatic conventions, and the Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum. Check the weight (0.720 fineness) before buying: counterfeits exist.
Before the 1993 monetary reform (1 new peso = 1,000 old pesos), the denominations were 25, 50, 100, 500 pesos. The 1986 World Cup coin carries those face values. Today they are collector's items with no direct monetary value.
Yes, historically it appreciates between 6% and 12% per year against the USD. Nostalgia, aesthetic quality and silver content make it more stable than later commemorative coins. It is the benchmark against which the 2026 World Cup issues will be measured.
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