5 Pesos (Galeón de Acapulco) 2003 front 5 Pesos (Galeón de Acapulco) 2003 back
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5 Pesos Galeón de Acapulco

2003 year
Silver (.925) 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
5 Pesos 5 MXN = USD 0.26
Currency
New Peso (1992-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#57018
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

"Acapulco" galleon at port trading cargo. With a map on the background representing Asia and America, with the historical route followed by those galleons when trading with Philippines.
With legend at top and bottom. Value, year and mint at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS
$5
2003
Mo
GALEÓN DE ACAPULCO

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Galeón de Acapulco) 2003 coin from Mexico is a unique piece that features a beautiful design of a Spanish galleon, which was a type of ship used by the Spanish Navy during the colonial era. The coin's design is inspired by the famous Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank off the coast of Florida in 1622. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003 Mo 17015 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Galeón de Acapulco) 2003 coin.