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| Emittent | Casa de Moneda de México (Mexican Mint) |
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| Jahr | 2015 |
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| Währung | New Peso (1992-date) |
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| Reversbeschreibung | A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) is depicted in left-facing profile, swimming with flippers extended in a naturalistic rendering that fills the central field. The denomination $6 Mo appears in the upper portion of the field above the turtle, while the legend PRUEBA SIN VALOR flanks the design. The species name TORTUGA VERDE and the scientific designation CHELONIA MYDAS appear as part of the peripheral legend, with the date 2015 positioned in the lower left area. |
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| Reverslegende | PRUEBA SIN VALOR $6 Mo TORTUGA VERDE 2015 CHELONIA MYDAS (Translation: Trial without value $6 Mo GREEN TURTLE CHELONIA MYDAS) |
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| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Mexico's ongoing "Tortuga" pattern series explores candidate compositions and designs for future circulating coinage without committing to production. These pieces are struck in small numbers for internal evaluation and occasional numismatic release — they carry no legal tender status and were never intended for commerce. The green sea turtle subject connects to a parallel conservation-themed commemorative program the Mint has maintained since the 1990s.
Copper-nickel was tested against bimetallic and aluminum-bronze alternatives for this denomination tier. No 6-peso circulating coin was ultimately authorized.