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5 Pesos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 10.25 g | 27.24 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1980-1985 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 10.25 g |
| Diameter | 27.24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 November 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Aztec sculpture of feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl to lower right of value and peso sign, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Mo
5
$
QUETZALCOATL
1983
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD
Translation: Independence and Liberty
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos coin from Mexico, issued between 1980 and 1985, features the iconic image of the Aztec sun stone on its reverse side. This symbol was an important part of Aztec mythology and represents the sun god Huitzilopochtli. The coin's design serves as a nod to Mexico's rich cultural heritage and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Mo | 266899999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 Mo | 30500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 Mo | 1051 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 Mo | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 Mo | 16300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 Mo | 76900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos 1980-1985 coin.
