The 1982 Mexican 50 peso coin, depicting the Aztec moon goddess Coyolxauhqui, generally holds a relatively low value in today’s market.
- Average Value: Uncirculated (UNC) coins can be valued around $2.80. Circulated coins, like those [sold on eBay] , often sell for a few dollars each.
- Factors Affecting Value: The coin’s value can fluctuate based on its condition (grade), rarity, demand, and any potential errors or special attributes. For example, a set of three 50 peso coins from 1982, 1983, and 1984 in nice “About Uncirculated” (AU) condition was listed for $18.50 on [eBay].
- Historical Significance: These coins are commemorative, celebrating Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage and the mythology of the Aztecs. The design is based on an Aztec stone disc featuring Coyolxāuhqui that was discovered in Mexico City in 1978.
- Composition: The coins are made of a copper-nickel (CuNi) composition. [According to Greysheet] , the specific composition is 75% copper and 25% nickel.
- Collectibility: Although not considered especially rare, the coin’s historical and cultural significance makes it of interest to collectors.
Note: The 1982 50 peso coin is no longer legal tender in Mexico due to a currency reset in the 1990s, where 1,000 old pesos were exchanged for one nuevo peso.
What is a 1982 50 peso coin made of?
The 1982 50 Pesos is part of a series of Coinage Reform of 1992 coins struck from 1982-1984. The specific variety is Type 1, Coyolxauhqui. Struck in Mexico City and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 0.75 copper, 0.25 nickel from a mintage of 222,890,000 struck.
Is 50 pesos rare?
From my experience, Original 50 Peso Mexican Gold Coins had relatively low mintage figures throughout its production history. The original 1921-1931 issues had a mintage high of 716,000 coins in 1925 and a mintage low of 180,000 in 1921. The 1949-1972 coins issued with the 1947 date mark had a total mintage of 3.97 million coins.