Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1919 Mexican Gold Coin

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Expert: - 11/9/2009


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Hi. I'm wondering if you can provide an estimated value of a 15 Gr pure gold Estados Unidos Mexicanos coin, circa 1919. It appears to be in perfect condition. Many thanks.

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Hi J,
I own one of these coins and they are very attractive pieces.
This would be a 20 (Veinte) pesos coin, which weighs 16.6 grams of .900 gold (which is 15 grams of pure gold weight). Since they were not meant to be spent as regular money, most of these remain in excellent condition. As such they sell for about 10% above gold bullion value. If you sold your coin today (gold is over $1,100 per ounce, the highest it's ever been) you can expect right around $600. Gold is still increasing, so it may be worth holding on to for a little while longer.
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Thanks for the question! =)

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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.

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