2 Peso Mexican Gold Coin (Random Year, AU–BU)

Smallest Classic Mexican Gold | 90% Fine (21.6 kt) | Casa de Moneda de México

The 2 Peso Mexican Gold Coin is a historically significant piece prized by collectors and investors alike. Struck in 90% gold, it offers both intrinsic metal value and distinctive numismatic appeal. Its compact size and rich heritage make it an excellent way to diversify a precious-metals portfolio or enhance a coin collection with authentic Mexican mint craftsmanship.

Quick Facts

• Metal Content: 0.0482 troy oz gold (1.5 g pure) — 90% Fine (21.6 kt)
• Total Weight: 1.666 g
• Years: 1919–1948 (random selection; many restrikes)
• Mint: Casa de Moneda de México — Mexico City (mintmark “Mo”)
• Face Value: 2 Pesos (legal tender in Mexico)
• Condition: About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (AU–BU)
• Packaging: Coins ship in protective flips
• IRA Eligible: No (less than .995 fineness)

Why Choose Summit Metals?

• Guaranteed Authentic Mexican Mint Coinage
• Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
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Summit Metals authenticates each coin for weight, fineness, and date, ensuring you receive genuine Mexican gold.

Design

• Obverse: The Mexican coat of arms — an eagle devouring a serpent atop a cactus — encircled by “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.”
• Reverse: The denomination “DOS PESOS” and the year of issue.

Investment & Collector Appeal

As the smallest classic Mexican gold peso, the 2 Peso is the most affordable entry into vintage Mexican gold — ideal for gifting, budgeting, or starting a date set, with premiums that reflect its tiny gold content.

Packaging & Delivery

Coins ship in protective flips. Summit Metals delivers every order discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2 Peso IRA eligible? No — at 90% (21.6k) fine it falls below the .995 IRS purity threshold; contact us for IRA-eligible gold.

How much pure gold does it contain? 0.0482 troy ounces (1.5 g) of pure gold.

Is this the smallest Mexican gold peso? Yes — it is the smallest of the classic Mexican gold peso series.

What’s the design? The Mexican eagle coat of arms with “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS,” and “DOS PESOS” with the year.

Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice; many are restrikes.

What is the purity? .900 fine (21.6k), alloyed with copper for durability.

How much is it worth? About 0.0482 × the live gold spot price plus a premium.

Why is the premium higher per ounce? The minting cost is spread over a very small amount of gold.

Is it authentic? Yes — verified for weight, fineness, and date by Summit Metals.

What condition is it in? About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (AU–BU).

Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.

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