5 Cents
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Spanning 1992 to 2002, the 5 Cents catalog contains 22 year-and-mintmark variants.
The national emblem of Mexico depicting a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake above a half-wreath of oak and laurel below and the legend “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” forming the upper semicircle.
On a five-sided field, at center, the denomination 5¢ with the date above the 5 and the mint mark Ṁ above the ¢. To the left and below, a partial border of stylized solar rays of the Quincunces Ring (Anillo de los Quincunces) on the Aztec calendar stone (Piedra del Sol).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the 5 Cents minted?
- The 5 Cents was minted by Mexico from 1992 to 2002.
- What is the 5 Cents made of?
- The 5 Cents is made of stainless steel, weighs 1.58 grams, and measures 15.5 mm in diameter.