National arms. With all Ibero-American arms around it.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ESTADOS
UNIDOS MEXICANOS (Translation: United Mexican States)
Reverse description
`Acapulco` galleon at port trading cargo. With a map on the background representing Asia and America, with the historical route followed by those galleons when trading with Philippines. With legend at top and bottom. Value, year and mint at right.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS
$5
2003
Mo
GALEÓN DE ACAPULCO
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)