5 Pesos (Álvaro Obregón) 2008 front 5 Pesos (Álvaro Obregón) 2008 back
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5 Pesos Álvaro Obregón

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
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#17206
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

The bust of Alvaro Obregon facing 3/4 to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENARIO DE LA REVOLUCIÓN
Mo
$5
2008
ÁLVARO OBREGÓN
MÉXICO 2010

Translation:
Centennial of the Revolution
Mo
$ 5
2008
ALVARO OBREGON
MEXICO 2010

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Álvaro Obregón, who was the President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924 and is considered one of the most important figures in Mexican history. He played a key role in the country's revolution and was known for his efforts to promote economic and social reform. The coin was issued in 2008 as part of a series commemorating the centenary of Obregón's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 Mo 4727 - - - - - -

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