A simple, affordable way to invest in precious metal, Provident Metals carries 1920 – 1945 Mexican 1 Peso silver coins. Composed of .3856 troy ounces of 72% pure silver, each coin will arrive in circulated to almost uncirculated condition or better.

The obverse of each 1 Peso features Mexico’s coat of arms: an eagle grasping a snake in its talons and beak, standing atop a prickly pear cactus. It is engraved with the words “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS,” along with 0.720. Each coin has a diameter of 34mm.

The reverse of each Mexican 1 Peso features the Phrygian cap surrounded by rays, the age-old symbol of freedom used on many American coins. Directly beneath the rays is the letter M, for the Mexico City Mint, along with the words “UN PESO” and the date. The edge is bears the phrase “INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD,” which means independence and liberty.

History of the 1920 – 1945 Mexican 1 Peso Silver Coin

La Casa de Moneda de Mxico is the oldest mint to open on the American continents. Established by viceroy Antonio de Mendoza of Spain in 1535, the mint was mandated by King Charles I, who was eager to open the first New World mint. For the next four centuries, silver eight-reales and pesos circulated widely across the Americas and into Asia.

By 1918, the weight and fineness all silver Mexican coins had decreased, and two years later, the government began to release this silver 1 peso coin. It was issued until 1945. Today, all Mexican coins are produced in San Luis Potos, though the mint is headquartered at the Museo Nacional de las Culturas in Mexico City.

Purchase 1920 – 1945 Mexican 1 Peso silver coins from Provident Metals today. Dates are of our choice. Use our secure online ordering system to take advantage of the most timely, affordable shipping on the market.