Centenario

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Centenario is a Mexican medal-coin first minted in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. The coin are not actually intended to be used as currency,

The obverse of the Mexican Gold Coin 50 Pesos has an image of Winged Victory (El Ángel, El Ángel de la Independencia: "The Angel of Independence"), with a laurel wreath in her right hand and broken chains in her left. Two famous Mexican volcanoes, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihautl, rise in the background. The 1821 on the lower left commemorates the year of Mexico's independence. The date on the right indicates year of mintage.

A Centenario coin contains 37.5 grams (1.2057 oz) of gold in an alloy of 90% gold and 10% copper (21.6 karat).

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• Centenario - Banco de México