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| Aztec Collection |
| (Jaguar stone of the suns) |
This piece was coined in 1921 as hard currency to commemorate the first 100 years (centennial) of the Mexican Independence. Subsequently, in 1931 coinage was discontinued and it was not until 1943 when it started again due to the increasing demand for gold coins prevailing at that time. On the obverse side, the centenario presents one of the national coat of arms used in the past, and the reverse side symbolizes the Winged Victory having the legendary Ixtaccihuatl and Popocateptl volcanoes on the background.
This coin has a pure gold content of 1.20565 oz. |
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| Central Veracruz Collection |
| (Ceremonial Hatchet) |
Undoubtedly,
this figure is the best example of the ritual implements related to the
ball game. The motif of this gold coin collection is the profile of a
human being with a helmet in the form of a fish, thus certifying how important
the ocean was for this culture.
These gold coins are available in three different weights: 1, 1/2 and
1/4 Oz., with a face value of $100, $50, and $25 pesos. |
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| Mayan Collection |
| (Personage of Jaina) |
The small Jaina island was used by Yucatan Mayas as a necropolis during
the III and IX centuries. Thousands of terra-cotta painted figures have
been unburied from this place. These figures are very expressive and show
a clear image of the Mayan society during its golden period.
This coin comes in three presentations: 1, 1/2 and 1/4 Oz., face value
is $100, $50.00 and $25 Pesos. |
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| Olmec Collection |
| (Priest) |
The reverse side of the Olmeca collection gold coins shows a scene of
a priest or high dignitary surrounded by a wavy rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes
are often represented in the Mesoamerican cultures and their importance
started with the Olmeca civilization and later spread to other cultures.
These gold coins are available in three different weights: 1, 1/2 and
1/4 Oz., with face values of N$100, N$50 N$25, respectively. |
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| Teotihuacan
Collection |
| (Feathered Serpent) |
This design shown on the reverse side of these three gold coins, represents
a detail of the "QUETZALCOATL TEMPLE", one of the most powerful Gods in
the Teotihuacan civilization to whom special rituals were dedicated.
These gold coins are available in three different weights: 1, 1/2 and
1/4 Oz., with face values of N$100, N$50 N$25, respectively. |
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| Toltec Collection |
| (Eagle) |
The main motif of this gold coin is the Eagle and it shows a representation
of an eagle eating a heart. This bird was one of the most adored animals
by the toltecs. The surrounding line of the coin is based on an ornament
of a Chaac-Mool arm. This design is shown on the reverse of the three
gold coins, which come in of one, half and a quarter of an ounce presentations.
The face value of these coins is one hundred, fifty and twenty five
pesos for the one, half and quarter ounce gold coins, respectively.
Fineness 0.999. Bullion and proof quality. |
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| Technical Information |
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GOLD |
FINISH |
DIAMETER (mm) |
FINENESS |
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1 Oz. |
BU and Pf |
34.5 |
.999 |
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1/2 Oz. |
BU and Pf |
29.0 |
.999 |
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1/4 Oz. |
BU and Pf |
23.0 |
.999 |
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