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Melt value of Mexican Coins
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Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:49 amby Derek.Sheriff
I know coinflation.com will have a Mexican coin page at some point. Until then, does anyone know if there are any Mexican coins in circulation that have a melt value higher than their face value like the US pre-1982 penny? Thanks!
Re: Melt value of Mexican Coins
Posted:
Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:25 amby Country
Currently circulating Mexico reform coinage:
5c - 1.6g stainless steel
10c - 2.03g stainless steel
20c - Aluminum-bronze
50c - Aluminum-bronze
Peso (new) - stainless steel ring around Aluminum-bronze center 3.95g
Older copper coinage that exceeded melt value I have heard has been removed from circulation.
Except for a stray coin, I don't think there is much left of value anymore.
Re: Melt value of Mexican Coins
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Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:53 amby Derek.Sheriff
Thanks Country! My fantasy was that maybe there was some Mexican coin out there still in circulation with at least the core or the ring made of pure copper or nickel. A man can dream can't he?
Re: Melt value of Mexican Coins
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Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:00 pmby AGgressive Metal
The 50 centavo is 92% Cu. I sold about 10 pounds or so to the Copper Cave (can't remember exactly how many) and they were listed there until they sold out. They are a good thing to accumulate if you can find them in large amounts.
You can see the old listing here:
http://www.sushob.com/copper/index.php? ... ductId=290