5 Pesos Cocodrilo de Rio

Reverse

A scene showing the image of a river crocodile, above it the number "2000" and to its left, on a line spacing that starts from the vertical axis to the left, the "$" sign and then the number "5". In the lower part the symbol of the Mexican Mint. At upper right quadrant the inscription "CROCODILE DE RIO". In the lower right quadrant the legend "ANIMALS IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION IN MEXICO". In the upper left quadrant the scientific name of the species (Crocodylus acutus).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
$5
Crocodylus acutus
2000
COCODRILO DE RIO
ANIMALES EN PELIGRO DE EXTINCION EN MEXICO

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coins and Species is a collection of coins made of pure silver (law 0.999). This collection consists of 10 coins with motifs of animals in danger of extinction in Mexico and an album to collect them. It is a limited edition and part of the resources raised from its sale will be used for conservation programs for species and their habitats.

"Cocodrilo de Rio" is the largest reptile in Mexico, the oldest males can measure up to 5 m. in length or more. Its body is elongated and is covered with very hard scales, which form small ridges on the back, which form two rows that run to the tip of the tail. Their legs are short, and on the hind legs the toes are joined by a membrane, which allows them to be used as paddles during swimming. The tail is very long and strong; its head is flat and its snout is elongated, armed with large fangs. The eyes and nostrils are located in the upper part of the head and the muzzle, so they can observe and breathe out of the water, while their body remains submerged.

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2000 Mo	30000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Cocodrilo de Rio) 2000 coin.