5 Pesos

€2.00
IssuerMexico
Year1957-1970
TypeStandard circulation banknote
Value5 Pesos (5 MXP)
CurrencyPeso (1863-1992)
CompositionPaper
Size157 × 68 mm
ShapeRectangular
PrinterAmerican Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), Ottawa, New York, United States (1795-date)
No. printed30.04.1945.
Designer(s)
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 January 1996
Reference(s) P#60
Obverse descriptionBlack print; multicolor underprint; red serial numbers  At center ABNC engraving `Ideal Head of an Algerian Girl` by Robert Savage.
Reverse descriptionBlack print; black seals  At center, Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) designed by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado and scuptor Enrique Alciati.
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Protection description
Obverse letteringEL BANCO DE MEXICO S.A. PAGARA CINCO PESOS A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR
(Translation: The Bank of Mexico S.A. Will pay Five Pesos on sight to the bearer)
Reverse letteringCINCO PESOS BANCO DE MEXICO S.A.
(Translation: Five Pesos Bank of Mexico S.A.)
VariantsThere exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint "in silver" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.
Catalog ID5941265430
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