In 1968, Mexico City hosted the Summer Olympics in what turned out to be a memorable event. The Mexican Mint honored the nation’s chance to host the Olympic Games with the release of coins bearing images reflective of the games. Now, 1968 25 Peso Mexican Silver Olympic Coins are available to you in AU+ condition for purchase online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1968 Olympics are notable for being held at a high altitude of approximately 7,350 feet above sea level. This made it the highest Olympic Games ever held at that time. The high altitude presented a challenge for many athletes who were not accustomed to competing in such conditions.
These Mexican Silver Olympic Coins issued by the Mexican Mint in honor of the 1968 Summer Olympics featured a metallic alloy consisting of .720 fine silver content and a balance of .280 copper for durability. The Olympic design featured on the reverse was created by Lorenzo Rafael.
Mexico’s coat of arms features on the obverse of 1968 Mexican Silver Olympic Coins. This image shows the golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus as it uses its beak and talons to control a snake. The nation of issue, face value, metal content, purity, and mint mark all feature on this side.
An ancient Aztec ballplayer is depicted in the reverse design of the 1968 25 Peso Silver Olympic Coin. This design shows an indigenous Aztec figure set above the interlocking Olympic Rings. The design field includes inscriptions of the Olympic Games in Spanish, along with a date mark.
These 1968 256 Peso Mexican Silver Olympic Coins are available to you with individual protective flips. About Uncirculated+ have the best visual quality of any coin considered to be About Uncirculated (AU). You will find only trace frictional on the highest points of the coin’s design and the potential for medium to near-full mint luster.
JM Bullion customer service is available to help you buy silver at 800-276-6508. We are also available online using our live chat and email address features.
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In 1968, Mexico City hosted the Summer Olympics in what turned out to be a memorable event. The Mexican Mint honored the nation’s chance to host the Olympic Games with the release of coins bearing images reflective of the games. Now, 1968 25 Peso Mexican Silver Olympic Coins are available to you in AU+ condition for purchase online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1968 Olympics are notable for being held at a high altitude of approximately 7,350 feet above sea level. This made it the highest Olympic Games ever held at that time. The high altitude presented a challenge for many athletes who were not accustomed to competing in such conditions.
These Mexican Silver Olympic Coins issued by the Mexican Mint in honor of the 1968 Summer Olympics featured a metallic alloy consisting of .720 fine silver content and a balance of .280 copper for durability. The Olympic design featured on the reverse was created by Lorenzo Rafael.
Mexico’s coat of arms features on the obverse of 1968 Mexican Silver Olympic Coins. This image shows the golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus as it uses its beak and talons to control a snake. The nation of issue, face value, metal content, purity, and mint mark all feature on this side.
An ancient Aztec ballplayer is depicted in the reverse design of the 1968 25 Peso Silver Olympic Coin. This design shows an indigenous Aztec figure set above the interlocking Olympic Rings. The design field includes inscriptions of the Olympic Games in Spanish, along with a date mark.
These 1968 256 Peso Mexican Silver Olympic Coins are available to you with individual protective flips. About Uncirculated+ have the best visual quality of any coin considered to be About Uncirculated (AU). You will find only trace frictional on the highest points of the coin’s design and the potential for medium to near-full mint luster.
JM Bullion customer service is available to help you buy silver at 800-276-6508. We are also available online using our live chat and email address features.