A Mexico 20 Pesos (Gold) contains 0.4823 troy oz of pure gold, worth $1,927.55 at today's spot price.
The 20 pesos is Mexico's .900 gold coin with the Aztec calendar stone, struck for circulation from 1917 to 1921 and later as a bullion coin dated 1959.
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 7:10 PM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1917–1959 |
|---|---|
| Face value | 20 Pesos |
| Composition | 90% gold |
| Gross weight | 16.667 g |
| Fineness | .900 (90%) |
| Pure metal | 0.4823 troy oz (15 g) |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure gold in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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16.667 g × .900 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 0.4823 troy oz
0.4823 troy oz × $3,996.90 spot = $1,927.55
How to identify it
- One side shows the Aztec calendar stone (Piedra del Sol) with VEINTE PESOS and 15 Gr. ORO PURO.
- The other side shows the Mexican eagle with ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS and the date.
- The edge is lettered INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD.
- Most coins dated 1959 are restrikes, struck in the 1960s and later.
Melt value vs. collector value
Coins dated 1959 are common and trade close to melt. The 1917–1921 coins, and especially uncirculated examples or overdate varieties, can be worth more.