About Mexican Dos Peso Gold Coins

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Dos Pesos Gold Coins production began at La Casa De Moneda in Mexico City beginning in 1919. In 1919, roughly 1,670,000 coins were minted. Production continued briefly through 1920 before it was halted.

Production of the Dos Pesos was restarted in 1944 and continued through 1948.

From 1951-1972 the mint began production again. During this time 4,590,493 coins were restruck, most dated 1945.

In 1996 additional restrikes were produced with a matte finish. An additional 260,000 restrike coins dated 1945 were struck minted 2000-2009.

Dos Pesos coins that were produced at La Casa De Moneda carry the “Mo” mint mark, with the lowercase o being centered above the uppercase M.

On most Gold Dos Pesos coins the mint mark is most commonly located on the reverse, at the bottom below the bow in the wreath.

Coin Highlights:

  • Denomination: 2 Pesos
  • Total Weight: 1.666 grams
  • Actual Gold Weight (AGW): .0482 troy ounces (1.499 grams)
  • Composition: 90% Gold, 10%
  • Diameter: 13 millimeters
  • Thickness: 1.02 millimeters

Dos Pesos Mintage Chart

Year Mintage Comments
1919 Mo 1,670,000
1920 Mo 4,282,000
1944 Mo 10,000
1945 Mo 140,000 1945 original strikes
1945 Mo 4,590,493 1951-1972 restrikes (dated 1945)
1945 Mo 1996 Matte restrikes (dated 1945)
1946 Mo 168,000
1947 Mo 25,000
1948 Mo 45,000

The mintage years for the Dos Pesos Gold coin spanned 90 years. The majority of the coins produced and available in the market are restrikes dated 1945.

Throughout the 90 year production run 10,930,493 Dos Pesos Gold coins were produced.

Mexican Gold Pesos – Buy Gold with Low Premiums

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Mexican Gold Peso coins have long been a favorite for savvy investors that want to invest in gold but save on the paying dealer premiums over melt.

Mexican Gold Peso coins were minted by the Mexican Mint,La Casa de Moneda de México, the oldest mint in North America and the official mint of Mexico.

Gold Peso coins from Mexico were minted in six different denominations ranging from the smallest 2 Peso gold coin to the largest 50 Peso gold coin. The coins were minted in an alloy containing 90% gold, the remaining 10% being copper which helps to give the coins a sturdy, durable feel as well as the orangish hue for which they are known.

The six denominations and their approximate gold weight (AGW) are:

Denomination Approx Gold Weight (AGW)
2 Peso .0482 troy oz (1.499 grams)
2.5 Peso .0603 troy oz (1.876 grams)
5 Peso .1205 troy oz (3.748 grams)
10 Peso .2411 troy oz (7.499 grams)
20 Peso .4823 troy oz (15.001 grams)
50 Peso 1.2057 troy oz (37.502 grams)

Premiums on gold Mexican Pesos vary depending on the denomination and the dealer. Dealer premiums can be as low as 1% above melt price for larger denominations or as low as 6% to 8% for the smallest denominations.

Gold Peso coins from Mexico can often be found at the lowest premiums for fractional gold coins or bullion.

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