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Estados Unidos Type 5 20 Cents (1971–1974) — Values & Key Dates · LuckyCoin
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Estados Unidos Type 5 20 Cents

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Spanning 1971 to 1974, the Estados Unidos Type 5 20 Cents catalog contains 3 year-and-mintmark variants.

1971
1971
1973
1973
1974
1974

Revised coat of arms; made entirely of outlines, larger wreath and finer lettering.

Value at top with radiant Liberty cap in between. Mint mark under cap. In the center is the Pyramid of the Sun surrounded by volcanoes on either side. To the right is Popocatépetl (known as "the Smoking Mountain"), an active volcano, and to the left is Iztaccihuatl (known as "the White Woman), a dormant volcano. Teotihuacán (where the pyramid is located) written at pyramid's base. The value and date are at the bottom.

Other Mexico 20 & 25 cents series

  • Estados Unidos Type 1 20 Cents1905–1914
  • Estados Unidos Type 2 20 Cents1920–1943
  • Estados Unidos Type 3 20 Cents1943–1955
  • Estados Unidos Type 1 25 Cents1950–1953
  • Estados Unidos Type 4 20 Cents1955–1971
  • Estados Unidos Type 2 25 Cents1964–1966
  • Estados Unidos Type 6 20 Cents1974–1983

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Estados Unidos Type 5 20 Cents minted?
The Estados Unidos Type 5 20 Cents was minted by Mexico from 1971 to 1974.
What is the Estados Unidos Type 5 20 Cents made of?
The Estados Unidos Type 5 20 Cents is made of brass (95% copper, 5% zinc), weighs 10 grams, and measures 28.5 mm in diameter.