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5 Centavos
| Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) | 6.5 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1955 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez portrait, with mint at right. With value at top and date at the bottom and the mintmark to the right of the portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO CENTAVOS
Mo
1942
Translation:
Five Centavos
Mo
1942
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Mexico, produced between 1942 and 1955, has an interesting feature. The coin's design features the national emblem of Mexico, which includes an eagle devouring a snake. This symbol is rooted in Mexican mythology and represents the country's struggle for independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 Mo | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 Mo | 54660000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 Mo | 53463000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 Mo | 44262000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 Mo | 49054000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 Mo | 50758000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 Mo | 17674000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 Mo | 31568000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 Mo | 58680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 Mo | 31114000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1942-1955 coin.
