Gold 0.21%
£3,210.31 OZ
Silver -2.37%
£47.58 OZ
Platinum -0.49%
£1,402.59 OZ
The Silver Britannia is capital gains tax free in the UK, making is a very popular choice with UK investors
See All
The Mexican Veinte peso is also referred to as the 20 peso coin and is one of the most highly regarded Gold coins in the world. The Spanish word peso means translates to ‘weight’ and sees its origin date back to when currency was used as a substitute for trade where commodities such as silver was used to purchase goods. The coin contains exactly 15 grams of Gold but weighs 16.666g given that the metal’s alloy is 90% Gold and 10% copper. Mexican Gold coins are often seen with copper spotting for this reason
The gold Veinte pesos coin still shows the intricate details of the design enough to appreciate. The first detail that captures the attention is the face in the centre of the coin which has a tongue protruding out which is actually an anthropomorphized sacrificial blade. Either side of the face is a pair of clawed hands that is holding objects believed to be human hearts. Most historians believe that the figure at the center of the Mexican Veinte peso is the sun god “Tonatiuh”
The Veinte peso is known for its sunstone design and can appear as a coin situated ontop of another coin
The sun stone relates to one of the main Aztec myths and the creation of various eras or as the Aztec’s referred to them as, suns
The actual design on the Veinte Peso looks like a sun with rays emanating out, yet close inspection shows this is an incredibly complicated image. The design would originally been painted which would have allowed observers to pick out the motifs that the design has to offer The coin gets its popularity from the Aztec sun stone which is well endowed with intricate details with hidden meanings. The sun stone has become a modern-day emblem of Mexican culture
This is because between 1959 and 1971 the Mexican Veinte peso was restruck , causing millions of modern-day replicates to enter the market. These were officially minted by La Casa de Moneda de Mexico. The restrikes are the same as their older versions regarding specifications and gold purity. The 1920 year is the most desired, due to its rarity. Only 420,000 coins was issued that year making it the lowest annual mintage of these beautiful types
Some investors will be willing to pay a premium to secure an original Gold Veinte pesos but other investors will favour the more accessible restrikes which are typically seen in much better condition as they was not subject to circulation causing contact marks and other damage to the coin’s fields and rims. Auronum offers live onscreen prices for investors looking to sell Gold Veinte pesos which offers investors an instant buyer for this Mexican coin
The four square lobes seen surrounding the center figure on the Veinte peso coin each depict their own sun. Inside these square shapes are the names of the previous four suns
From the top-right going counterclockwise, we see the “four Jaguar” which suggests the era ended with jaguar-like monsters destroying humanity, “four wind” suggesting death by hurricane winds, “four rain” death by rains of fire and finally the “four water” which was when the world was flooded
The Gold Veinte peso is a chance to own one of the most intricate designs seen on a gold coin but also a representation of a piece of human history. There is one final thought to consider when purchasing or deciding to sell Gold Veinte pesos coins, the coins are often seen with the date 1959
Buyers of Mexican Veinte Peso coins also like the larger Gold Centenario Peso which boasts 37.5g of fine Gold at a low-premium
