Mexico: 5 Centavos 1936-1942 Aztec Calendar
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In 1936, a new 5 centavos coin with a composition of copper-nickel was introduced as a replacement for the previous bronze 5 centavos coin that ran from 1914 to 1935.
Besides a different composition, the new coin was smaller in diameter (20.5 mm versus 28 mm) and all coins were minted at the Mexico City Mint from 1936 to 1942 but no coins were issued in 1939 & 1941.
Design
The obverse design features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle clutching a snake while it perches on a prickly pear cactus. On the outer periphery is the phrase “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” or as translated to English “United Mexican States”.
The reverse design features the denomination “5 CENTAVOS” within the Aztec Stone Calendar. Above the denomination is the year of issue. All coins were minted at the Mexico City Mint and display an “M” mint mark in between the year of issue and denomination.
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Mexico 5 centavos 1936
Source: catawiki.com
Catawiki number: 3899625
Category: Coin
Description: Mexico 5 centavos 1936
Country: Mexico
Face value: 0,05 peso (5 centavos, 5 centésimos, 0.50 decimo)
Period: Mexico - Republic (1876-present)
Head of State:
Sort: Coin
Composition: Cupronickel (Cupronickel)
Gold- or silver content:
Weight: 4
Diameter: 20.5
Thickness: 1.6
Punch: Coin alignment
Shape: Round
Obverse: 1936 M 5 CENTAVOS
Reverse: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Edge: Plain
Privy mark: None
Mint mark: M (Mexico City)
Mintage: 46.700.000
Krause and Mishler Number: KM# 423
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5 Centavos
Source: en.numista.com
KM# 423
Features
Country Mexico
Years 1936-1942
Value 5 Centavos (0.05 MXP)
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 20.5 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized yes
Edge Smooth
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Quick Coinage Facts
Source: typesets.wikidot.com
Years Minted: 1936-1942
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Weight: 4 grams
Total Series Mintage: 129,000,000
Obverse Design: National Arms
Reverse Design: Denomination
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Mexico 1936 M 5 Centavos - Aztec ( 5C )
