Mexico 5 Centavos, 1992 – 2002

5 Centavos from Mexico. Issued from 1992 to 2002. Struck in Stainless steel. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 1.58 g.

Obverse

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. (United Mexican States)

Reverse

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).

Edge

Plain