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5 Centavos

🇲🇽 Mexico · 5 Centavos · 1863–1988
Regular
Weight1.3537 g
Diameter14 mm
Mintage 2,197,000 Combined across issues: *M 164,000; As L 8,000; Cn M 87,000; Do P 48,000; Ga S 50,000; Go R 168,000; Ho G 46,000; Mo M 1,030,000; std 176,000; Zs Z 420,000; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90.27% Silver
ReferenceKM# 398
Collector's Key World IDCKW-MEX-1995

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1891 Mexico 5 Centavos coins were minted?
2,197,000 were struck (Combined across issues: *M 164,000; As L 8,000; Cn M 87,000; Do P 48,000; Ga S 50,000; Go R 168,000; Ho G 46,000; Mo M 1,030,000; std 176,000; Zs Z 420,000; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished).
What is a 1891 Mexico 5 Centavos made of?
0.9027 Silver, weighing 1.3537 g.
What is the melt value of a 1891 Mexico 5 Centavos?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1891 Mexico 5 Centavos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.