50 Pesos Mexico Centenario (1821-1947) 1.21 oz Gold

The Mexican gold coin Centenario has been minted by Casa de Moneda de México since 1921. This mint was founded by Spain in 1535 and is one of the world's oldest active mints. From 1810 to 1821, Mexico fought for independence against Spanish colonial rule, eventually winning the war and gaining independence. In celebration of the centennial anniversary of independence, the Centenario gold coin was first issued by Mexico in 1921.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Greek Goddess of the victory Nike (The Angel of Freedom) in her right hand hold laurel crown who symbolizes victory, in the left hand are broken chains that symbolize freedom. On the left side of the coin is minted the coin nominal "50 PESOS" and the year "1821" marked the date of Mexican independence from Spain. On the right side of the coin is "37.5 ORO PURO", which means pure gold grams per coin, and the words "ORO PURO" are converted to "pure gold". In the bottom is minted coin issue date.

The reverse depicts the Mexican coat of arms - Eagle on a cactus and in snape keeping the snake. The inscription "ESTADOS UNIDO MEXICANOS" (eng. United States of Mexico) is displayed around the coat of arms.

The words "Independencia y libertad" are stamped along the edge (eng. Independence and freedom).