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 prairie dog followed by the `$` sign and then the number `5` on a line spacing that starts from the vertical axis towards the right, to the left the number `2001` and at the bottom the symbol of the Mexican Mint. In the upper left quadrant the inscription `PERRITO DE LAS PADERAS`, as well as the name species scientist (Cynomys ludovicianus). In the lower left quadrant the legend `ENDANGERED ANIMALS`.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PERRITO DE LAS PRADERAS
Cynomys ludovicianus
2001
ANIMALES EN PELIGRO DE EXTINCION EN MEXICO
Mo
$5
Edge
Reeded
Mint
(Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)