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5 Centavos
🇲🇽 Mexico · 5 Centavos · 1863–1988
| Weight | 1.3537 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Mintage | 1,179,000 Combined across issues: Cn M 223,000; Go R 596,000; Mo M 160,000; Zs Z 200,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90.27% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 398 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-MEX-2001 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1897 Mexico 5 Centavos coins were minted?
1,179,000 were struck (Combined across issues: Cn M 223,000; Go R 596,000; Mo M 160,000; Zs Z 200,000).
What is a 1897 Mexico 5 Centavos made of?
0.9027 Silver, weighing 1.3537 g.
What is the melt value of a 1897 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 1897 Mexico 5 Centavos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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