Mexican Dos Mundos
OriginMexico
First Minted1921
MaterialGold
TypeCoin
About Mexican Dos Mundos
The Dos Mundos or Two Worlds coin was a variant name for the 50 peso gold coin. Featured the angel of independence with the volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl in the background. The reverse showed the eagle with snake. The design symbolized Mexico connecting the old world and new world. The angel design is one of the most beautiful in numismatics.
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