5 Pesos 1971-1978 front 5 Pesos 1971-1978 back
5 Pesos 1971-1978 photo
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5 Pesos

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 14 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1971-1978
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
15 November 1995
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#1080
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Portrait of Vicente Guerrero facing right with the date to the left and the value above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCO PESOS
1973
Mo

Translation: Five Pesos

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Liberty

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