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5 Pesos Galeón de Acapulco
| Issuer | Banco de México |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Value | 5 Pesos |
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| Obverse description | The central field displays the Mexican national coat of arms — an eagle displayed facing left, perched upon a cactus rising from a rocky outcrop amid water, devouring a serpent — encircled by the curved legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS. Surrounding the inner circle, the broad outer annulus features eight miniature coin or seal motifs in high relief against a mirror-polished field, representing various nations, including Paraguay and Nicaragua among others, referencing the broader Ibero-American commemorative series. The entire design is executed in proof finish with sharply frosted devices contrasting against the deeply reflective background. |
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| Mintage | 2003 Mo - Proof - 17,015 |
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The "Galeón de Acapulco" commemorates the Manila Galleon trade route, which operated for nearly 250 years between 1565 and 1815 — the longest continuous transoceanic trade route in history. Acapulco served as the Pacific terminus, where Chinese silk, porcelain, and spices were offloaded and carried overland to Veracruz before crossing the Atlantic. The ships themselves were among the largest and most heavily laden of their era, and their periodic capture — most famously by Anson in 1743 — made headlines across Europe.
This is part of Banco de México's long-running numismatic series dedicated to pre-Hispanic and colonial heritage, issued primarily for the collector market rather than circulation.