5 Pesos (Pattern; Cincuentenary of National Aviation) 1960 front 5 Pesos (Pattern; Cincuentenary of National Aviation) 1960 back
5 Pesos (Pattern; Cincuentenary of National Aviation) 1960 photo
© Stacks Bowers

5 Pesos Pattern; Cincuentenary of National Aviation

1960 year
Silver (.720) 18 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1960
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1960
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#348078
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Biplane flying left over hills, commemorated event name around, dates and pilot's name between images, mintmark below.

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
CINCUENTENARIO AVIACION NACIONAL
A.BRANIFF
1910 1960
Mo

Translation: Cincuentenary of National Aviation.

Edge

Plain

Comment

This design was discarded and the Carranza five pesos coin was minted instead.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Pesos coin from Mexico, issued in 1960 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of national aviation, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history in aviation. The coin's obverse side depicts the iconic image of a biplane, symbolizing the early days of aviation in Mexico, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and aviation enthusiasts alike.