Mexican Gold Coins

Gold has historically been a treasured and enduring commodity. It has been lusted after and collected, seized by tyrants and pirates and the like for centuries. It's color and beauty are unequaled. It has forever been admired, molded, minted and worn as a symbol of wealth, stature. Gold itself, has carried with it throughout history a romantic lure and reverence that goes along with it's monetary value. It's value by weight is a measure of the real wealth and stability of national currencies worldwide. Almost every country's paper money has been devalued over time and many have become completely worthless, except for precious metals ... Read Full Story

A month since her arrest on suspicion of drug smuggling after “going shopping” with members of a drug cartel in trucks full of weapons, Mexican beauty queen, “Miss Hispanoamerica” and “Miss Sinaloa 2008″ Laura Zúñiga has been stripped of her crown and title. The new Miss Hispanoamerica is 24-year-old Vivian Noronha of Brazil, pictured with Zúñiga at left. A spokesperson for the Miss Hispanoamerica pageant said Zúñiga was relieved of her crown and title after failing to comply with her duties. Those duties include, apparently, not participating in drug rings. We suppose its also difficult to complete the requisite appearances and charity work required ... Read Full Story

With the recent financial meltdowns and declining US currency, smart Americans are looking for better ways to protect their hard-earned dollars. Buying gold has long been proven the safest method for asset protection during economic crisis over the past centuries. Gold coins, especially gold coins with small markups such as Gold 50 Pesos Mexico Coin and South African gold Krugerrands , are favorites of seasoned gold bullion investors to combat inflation and offset risk. First minted in 1921, Mexican Gold 50 Pesos are among one of the most beautiful designs of any gold coins. The coin features a winged angel with the legendary mountains ... Read Full Story

by Christina Goldman The Mexican 50 Peso gold coin would be a perfect addition to any coin collection. After all, what collection would be complete without a fine set of Mexican gold coins? It is one of the most durable gold coins in the Western Hemisphere, consisting of 90% gold alloy and 10% copper alloy. It’s affordability makes this specimen is a great investment for those collecting gold bullion coins. The Mexican 50 Peso gold coin was issued in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. It is the first ever such gold coin issued and therefore is also known ... Read Full Story

by Christina Goldman A gold coin collection would be incomplete without a fine set of Mexican gold coins, such as the Mexican 50 Peso gold coin . This specimen is a great investment for those collecting gold bullion coins as it is an affordable coin made of 90% gold alloy and 10% copper alloy and is one of the most durable in the Western Hemisphere. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain, the first ever Mexican 50 Peso gold coin was issued in 1921. Therefore, it is also known as the Centenario. The coin displays an image commonly known as “Winged Victory” ... Read Full Story