Mexico 5-CENTAVOS (KM427)
Northern Caracara
The Golden Eagle is the official bird and symbol of Mexico, and its imagery dates back to pre-Colombian codices of the Aztecs. However, it is very likely that the actual bird is the Northern Caracara, a falcon.
This previous 5 centavos coin (KM426, 1942-1955) was replaced with this smaller type, which was minted from 1970 to 1976.
18 mm
Brass
KM427
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
CINCO CENTAVOS
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