5 Pesos (Hermenegildo Galeana) 2008 front 5 Pesos (Hermenegildo Galeana) 2008 back
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5 Pesos Hermenegildo Galeana

2008 year
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring 7.07 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2008
Value
5 Pesos 5 MXN = USD 0.26
Currency
New Peso (1992-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring
Weight
7.07 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#17199
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Hermenegildo Galeana bust 3/4 facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BICENTENARIO DE LA INDEPENCIA
Mo
$5
2008
HERMENEGILDO GALEANA
MÉXICO 2010

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Hermenegildo Galeana) 2008 coin from Mexico features a unique design that honors the Mexican naval officer and hero, Hermenegildo Galeana. The coin's bimetallic composition, with an aluminum bronze center and a stainless steel ring, makes it stand out from other coins. Additionally, the coin's weight of 7.07 grams is relatively light compared to other coins of similar size and value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 Mo 4966 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Hermenegildo Galeana) 2008 coin.