1968 Mexico 25 Pesos Olympic

This 1968 25 Pesos coin was the first Mexican commemorative struck specifically for the Olympics, featuring a reverse design of a torch-bearing athlete that nods to the games' ancient roots.

It weighs 16.66 grams and contains 0.900 fine gold, a standard alloy for the era's Mexican mints. The obverse shows the Mexican coat of arms, as per usual for pesos of the time, with no hidden surprises. Mintage figures are spotty; official records from the 1960s weren't always kept meticulously.

Some folks still think these coins brought athletic luck, but that's just nonsense we've heard too often in thirty years of handling them.

Production occurred at the Casa de Moneda in Mexico City, likely in the lead-up to the 1968 games. While not rare, examples in uncirculated condition can fetch a decent price, depending on the market. That's all there is to it.