The coin that helped define modern silver bullion.

Contains 1 Troy Ounce of Silver

Long before the Silver Eagle, Maple Leaf, or Libertad became household names among precious metals investors, Mexico introduced one of the world's first true bullion issues—the legendary Balance Scale Onza. Originally issued in 1949 and later revived from 1978 through 1980, these iconic silver rounds paved the way for the modern bullion coins we know today.

The reverse features a beautifully detailed balance scale, symbolizing honesty, precision, and the guaranteed weight and purity of the silver it contains. Surrounding the scales are the inscriptions declaring the round's specifications, including its silver fineness and weight in grams. The obverse depicts the historic screw press ("de balancín") once used by the Casa de Moneda de México, the oldest mint in the Americas, founded in 1535.

Although these rounds weigh 33.625 grams, they are struck in .925 fine silver, resulting in exactly one troy ounce (31.103 grams) of pure silver. This unique combination of sterling silver composition and one-ounce silver content makes the Balance Scale Onza unlike virtually any other bullion issue.

Beloved for their oversized feel, classic design, and historical significance, Balance Scale Onzas have become a staple of vintage bullion collections and continue to command strong collector interest decades after their production ended.

Specifications

• Country: Mexico
• Mint: Casa de Moneda de México
• Years Issued: 1980
• Composition: .925 Fine Silver
• Actual Silver Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
• Total Weight: 33.625 grams
• Diameter: 41.5 mm
• Edge: Reeded

Whether you're building a collection of vintage world bullion or adding one of the pioneers of modern precious metals investing to your stack, the Mexico Balance Scale Onza is an outstanding choice. Its rich history, substantial feel, and timeless design have made it one of the most recognizable and collectible privately traded silver bullion issues ever produced.

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