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 5 Pesos Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion
| Silver (.999) | 31.11 g | 40 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  Mexico | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) | 
|   Type   |  Non-circulating coin | 
|   Years   |  1997-1998 | 
|   Value   |  5 Pesos 5 MXN = USD 0.26 | 
|   Currency   |  New Peso (1992-date) | 
|   Composition   |  Silver (.999) | 
|   Weight   |  31.11 g | 
|   Diameter   |  40 mm | 
|   Thickness   |  3 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Coin alignment ↑↓ | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-06 | 
|   Numista   |  N#25518 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  81% | 
Reverse
Inside ellipse a representation of a "Pelota" player with date at left, mint mark at right and motive at bottom. Value at bottom outside ellipse.
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 1997 Mo
 JUGADOR DE PELOTA
 $5 
 Translation: 
 1997 Mexico City
 Pelota player
 5 Pesos 
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion) coin from Mexico, issued from 1997 to 1998, has a unique design that features a player from the traditional Mesoamerican ball game, which was played in ancient times. The game was known for its ritual and spiritual significance, and the coin's design aims to commemorate and honor this important part of Mexico's cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mo | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
| 1998 Mo | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion) 1997-1998 coin.