5000 Pesos (Pattern; 50th Anniversary of Nationalization of Oil Industry; Chromed Steel) 1988 front 5000 Pesos (Pattern; 50th Anniversary of Nationalization of Oil Industry; Chromed Steel) 1988 back
5000 Pesos (Pattern; 50th Anniversary of Nationalization of Oil Industry; Chromed Steel) 1988 photo
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5000 Pesos Pattern; 50th Anniversary of Nationalization of Oil Industry; Chromed Steel

1988 year
Steel (Chromed Steel) - -
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1988
Value
5000 Pesos (5000&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Steel (Chromed Steel)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#347523
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Lettering around, with value at left, year at right, and years and mint mark at the bottom. As the main motive the monument at Mexico City which commemorates this event.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
$5000
CINCUENTENARIO
1988
1938-1988
Mo
EXPROPIACION PETROLERA

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5000 Pesos coin from Mexico, issued in 1988 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the nationalization of the oil industry, features a unique design element - a chromed steel finish. This gives the coin a distinctive look and makes it stand out from other coins in the series.