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The Casa de Moneda de México, the oldest mint in the Americas, sells gold and silver coins directly to the public. Here is where and how to buy at official prices, no dealer markup.
If you want to buy a Mexican silver Onza Libertad, a gold Centenario, or a commemorative medal straight from the source, the place is the Casa de Moneda de México, the national mint. It has struck the country's coinage since 1535, making it the oldest mint in the Americas, and yes, it sells directly to the public at official prices with no dealer markup. Here is how to buy, where the stores are, what they sell, and what it costs in 2026.
What the Casa de Moneda Actually Sells
The Casa de Moneda de México (CMM) is the federal agency that physically strikes the country's coins. One point trips up a lot of buyers: Banxico, the central bank, orders and issues Mexican currency, while the Casa de Moneda manufactures it. Two different institutions.
Beyond circulating money, the mint produces fine-metal pieces for direct sale: silver and gold Libertad ounces (the Onza Libertad is Mexico's official bullion coin), gold Centenarios, commemorative medals, and special collections. Unlike a bank or a coin dealer, the CMM sells at an official price calculated on the metal value plus a manufacturing margin. No haggling, no resale premium. It is one of the few places to buy Mexican gold or silver bullion with guaranteed origin straight from the maker.
Where to Buy: Casa de Moneda Store Locations
One myth sends a lot of people to the wrong address, so let us clear it first.
The Calzada Legaria plant in Mexico City was the mint's main production site starting in 1970, which is why so many people search for it. But it has no public sales and no visits today. It is a manufacturing facility, not a store. If you looked up "Casa de Moneda Legaria" hoping to buy there, do not go; they will not sell to you.
The stores where you actually can buy are these:
| Store | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Reforma (Mexico City) | Av. Paseo de la Reforma 295, Col. Cuauhtémoc | Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 15:00 (no appointment) |
| San Luis Potosí | Comisión Federal de Electricidad 200, Zona Industrial | Check hours before visiting |
The Reforma store is the main walk-in location for Mexico City buyers: it sits downtown, needs no appointment, and keeps office hours. You will find its full listing, with phone number and map, in the Pesoteca store directory.
Buying Online: The Official Store at cmm.gob.mx
If you are not near Mexico City or San Luis Potosí, the mint runs an official online store at cmm.gob.mx. There you can see the current catalog, the day's prices (which move with the metal), and place orders. It is the safe channel for buying bullion and medals of guaranteed origin without going in person.
One tip: gold and silver prices in the official store change daily because they track the metal spot price. What you see today is not what you will see tomorrow. Before buying, compare against the current Centenario price and the Onza Libertad price for the day so you know whether the premium is reasonable.
What the Mint Sells and What It Costs
These are the most-requested CMM products with their current retail ranges in 2026. All bullion prices move with the metal, so treat these as anchors, not fixed figures.
| Product | Metal | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Centenario (50 pesos gold) | Gold .900 (37.5 g pure) | Mexico's flagship gold coin, first struck 1921 |
| Azteca (20 pesos gold) | Gold .900 (15 g pure) | Mid-size gold bullion |
| Hidalgo (10 pesos gold) | Gold .900 (7.5 g pure) | Smaller gold denomination |
| Medio Hidalgo (5 pesos gold) | Gold .900 (3.75 g pure) | Entry-size gold coin |
| Onza Libertad silver | Silver .999 (1 troy oz) | Mexico's official silver bullion coin |
| Onza Libertad gold | Gold .999 (1 troy oz) | Pure gold bullion ounce |
| Commemorative medals | Base metal or silver | From a few dollars up |
The Centenario is the piece US buyers ask about most. It contains 37.5 grams (1.2057 troy ounces) of pure gold, so its price is essentially the gold spot value plus a small mint premium. At recent gold prices that puts it in the range of roughly 3,000 to 3,300 US dollars, though the exact number rises and falls with the market every day. It is bullion, not a rare coin, so do not expect a collector premium on a standard modern strike.
The mint also releases commemorative collections and medals, such as its recent Mexican dinosaurs series, which you can see in our writeup of Casa de Moneda medals.
Should You Buy From the Mint?
It depends on what you want.
- For bullion (investment gold and silver): yes. You buy at the official price with guaranteed authenticity from the source. It is about as safe as it gets.
- For old or colonial collector coins: no. The CMM only sells current issues and bullion, not historical or Spanish colonial pieces. For those, use a verified coin dealer.
- For recent commemoratives: yes, while they are in the catalog. Once they sell out, you only find them on the resale market at a premium.
Where Else to Buy Safely
If the mint does not have what you need or is too far, these are your other safe options:
- Authorized Banxico distributors (Multiva is the main one for premium recent-year gold and silver).
- Banks such as Banco Azteca, which sell the Onza Libertad and Centenario over the counter at close to spot, with no numismatic markup.
- Verified coin dealers in the Pesoteca directory, for older dates, colonial pieces, and sold-out commemoratives.
Wherever you buy gold or silver, always verify the weight and fineness before paying, and be wary of prices well below spot. Nobody gives gold away.
Have a Casa de Moneda coin or medal and want to know if you paid a fair premium, or where to sell one you inherited? Post the details in the Pesoteca forum and the community will help you check it.
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