5 Pesos Zacatuche

Reverse

A scene that shows the image of a zacatuche, to its left, on a line spacing that starts from the vertical axis to the left, the "$" sign and then the number "5", in the upper part the number "2001" and in the lower part the symbol of the Casa de Moneda de México. At upper right quadrant the inscription "ZACATUCHE". In the lower right quadrant the legend "ANIMALS IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION IN MEXICO". In the upper left quadrant the scientific name of the species (Romerolagus diazi).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
$5
Romerolagus diaz
2001
Mo
ZACATUCHE
ANIMALES EN PELIGRO DE EXTINCION EN MEXICO

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coins and Species is a collection of coins made of pure silver (law 0.999). This collection consists of 10 coins with motifs of animals in danger of extinction in Mexico and an album to collect them. It is a limited edition and part of the resources raised from its sale will be used for conservation programs for species and their habitats.

Also called "teporingo" or "rabbit of the volcanoes", the zacatuche is an endemic species (exclusively Mexican) and is considered one of the most primitive rabbits. It is also the smallest of the rabbits in Mexico and is recognized, in addition to its size, by the characteristic color of its coat, which is dark grayish brown, and by its small, rounded ears. In total, the adult zacatuches reach 30 cm long and weighing just 500 grams. Its legs are also very small and its tail is so small that it is hardly noticeable.

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2001 Mo	30000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Zacatuche) 2001 coin.