The weight of a 2 Peso gold coin can vary depending on the country of origin and year of mintage. However, the most commonly known 2 Peso gold coins are from Mexico and the Philippines, and their weights differ significantly.
- Total weight: 1.6666 grams.
- Pure gold content: 1.50 grams or 0.0482 troy ounces.
- Fineness: 90% pure gold, meaning it also contains 10% copper.
- Years of minting: These coins were produced between 1919 and 1948, with restrikes also made.
- Total weight: 3.383 grams.
- Pure gold content: 2.9575 grams or 0.0952 troy ounces.
- Fineness: 87.5% pure gold, also known as 21k gold.
- Years of minting: These coins were minted in the Philippines between 1861 and 1868.
In essence, while both are 2 Peso gold coins, the Mexican version is smaller and lighter than its Philippine counterpart.
How much is a 2 gold coin worth today?
Good point! £1,262.
How much does a 1945 2.5 peso gold coin weigh?
From my experience, Weight: The coin weighs 2.083 grams in total. Composition: Composed of . 900 fine gold (90% pure) and . 100 fine copper (10% pure).
How much does a gold 2 coin weigh?
The gold £2 coin is a modern successor to the Double Sovereign, made to the same specifications (28.4 mm) and weight ( 15.98 grams ).