5 Centavos

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Translation: United Mexican States

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1938
M
5
CENTAVOS

Engraver: Manuel Luna Negrete

Edge

Plain

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Mint

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Date			Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
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1936 M			46 700 000	$ 0.20	$ 0.55	$ 0.55	$ 0.68	$ 1.20	$ 2.30	$ 5.30				53%
1937 M			49 060 000	$ 0.15	$ 0.46	$ 0.50	$ 0.58	$ 0.84	$ 1.70	$ 7.40				52%
1938 M			3 340 000		$ 0.98	$ 2.10	$ 2.30	$ 4.10	$ 4.10	$ 230				9%
1940 M			22 800 000	$ 0.65	$ 0.65	$ 0.65	$ 0.65	$ 0.65	$ 0.65	$ 8.80				28%
1942 M			7 100 000	$ 0.53	$ 0.53	$ 0.53	$ 1.80	$ 1.80	$ 1.80	$ 1.80				12%

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 182 Lot 2888	6 Feb 2026	1936 M	UNC	USD 26.70 (EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 October 20 - 21 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61409 Lot 22355	20 Oct 2024	1936 M	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 94.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232504 Lot 64186	16 Jan 2025	1937 M	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 74.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 October 20 - 21 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61409 Lot 22356	20 Oct 2024	1937 M	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 115.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 103 Lot 2374	9 Dec 2023	1937 M	UNC	USD 11.61 (EUR 10.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24176	7 May 2023	1937 M	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313 Lot 65547	23 Mar 2023	1937 M	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360 Lot 21233	4 Feb 2024	1938 M	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 159.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360 Lot 21232	4 Feb 2024	1938 M	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 216.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330 Lot 23291	16 Jul 2023	1938 M	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 312.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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