Centenario

A Mexican gold bullion coin with a face value of 50 pesos and a gold content of 1.2057 troy ounces. First struck in 1921 for the centenary of Mexico’s independence, it was issued as a standard coin until 1931. Official new mintings (restrikes) have been issued dated 1947 and are usually known as 50 pesos coins.

The Mexican 50 pesos coin, one of the best
known 'restrikes' in North America
(Credit: courtesy MTB Banking Corporation)