5 Centavos, Mexico

5 Centavos, Mexico, 1936-1942 obverse image5 Centavos, Mexico, 1936-1942 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Mexico flagMexico
  • Years of Minting:
    1936-1942
  • Period:
    United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    M Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.59-$59.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The outer circles of the Mexica, or Aztec, Sun Stone, with the year, mintmark (M), and 5 Centavos, in the center.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The Mexican coat of arms (a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. At the base there is a holm oak (Encina) branch on one side and a laurel branch on the other) and the country name above

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Reverse:

1936 M 5 CENTAVOS

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:4 g
  • Diameter:20.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.6 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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