In the center, the national shield in sculptural relief surrounded with the legend `ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS`. Surrounding it and following the outline of the frame, the reproduction of different shields used throughout the history of our country, as well as the eagle found in the central part of the first page of the Mendocino Codex.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ESTADOS
UNIDOS MEXICANOS (Translation: United Mexican States)
Reverse description
A scene showing the image of a pronghorn, at the top the symbol of the Mint of Mexico, at the bottom the number `2000`, and to its left, on a leading from the vertical axis to the left, the `$` sign and then the number `5`. In the upper right quadrant the inscription `BERRENDO`. In the lower right quadrant the legend `ANIMALS IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION IN MEXICO`. In the upper left quadrant the scientific name of the species (Antilocapra americana).
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
$5
Antilocapra americana
Mo
2000
BERRENDO
ANIMALES EN PELIGRO DE EXTINCION EN MEXICO
Edge
Reeded
Mint
(Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)