🏅 1968 25 Peso Mexican Olympic Silver Coin — AU+ | .720 Fine Silver | Mexico City Mint (Varied Condition)

A Historic Olympic Tribute in .720 Silver

This 1968 25 Peso Mexican Olympic Silver Coin, offered by Area 41, honors Mexico’s hosting of the XIX Olympic Games in Mexico City. Struck in .720 fine silver and bearing the official emblem of the games alongside an Aztec athlete and national coat of arms, this piece commemorates both ancient heritage and modern competition.

Issued by the Mexico City Mint, each coin contains over half a troy ounce of silver and comes in Almost Uncirculated+ (AU+) condition, retaining impressive luster with only minor surface friction.

⚠️ Certified AU+ — limited availability in high-grade condition.

Coin Highlights

✅ Issued for the 1968 Summer Olympics — first Olympics ever held in Latin America
✅ Iconic reverse: Ancient Aztec ballplayer above Olympic rings
✅ Obverse: Mexican golden eagle coat of arms
✅ Minted in Mexico City by the Casa de Moneda de México
✅ Contains .5209 troy oz of .720 silver

Obverse — National Emblem

• Features Mexico’s coat of arms: an eagle perched on cactus, devouring a serpent — symbolizing resilience and identity

• Inscriptions include “Estados Unidos Mexicanos”, mint mark “MO”, face value, and silver content

Reverse — Aztec Ballplayer & Olympic Rings

• Designed by Lorenzo Rafael, the reverse shows an indigenous Aztec athlete in motion, set above the Olympic rings

• Includes inscription: “JUEGOS DE LA XIX OLIMPIADA MEXICO 1968”

• Honors the cultural legacy of Mesoamerica integrated into a global event

Specifications at a Glance

Why Add This Coin to Your Collection

✅ Historic Olympic silver issue — first ever from Latin America
✅ Intricate cultural symbolism — Aztec and Olympic iconography combined
✅ AU+ grade — near-mint luster and sharp detail
✅ Ideal for world coin collectors, silver stackers, and historians
✅ .5209 oz of sovereign silver — affordable and meaningful bullion

Culture, Sport, and Sovereign Silver — All in One Coin

Whether you're collecting historic Olympic issues or looking to own a silver coin with ancient cultural flair, the 1968 25 Peso Mexican Olympic Silver Coin delivers weight, detail, and legacy.

Available now through Area 41 — only while AU+ stock remains.