The Mexico Mint

The Casa de Moneda de México was established in 1535 by Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza in New Spain, as it was then known, on the orders of the King of Spain, to be the first mint in the Americas. For four centuries the Mexicans produced bullion and coins to such a high standard and with popular designs based on Aztec culture, that it gained worldwide recognition. When Mexico became an independent country, the Mexican Bank took control of the mint. Coins and bullion are now being produced in the City of San Luis Potosi with the main headquarters in Mexico City.