Mexico 1, 2, and 5 Centavos 1905 to 1949

The United States (Estados Unidos) of Mexico issued bronze 1, 2, and 5 centavos coins with this pattern between 1905 and 1949. Some 5 centavos coins from this time period look different than our picture. This page applies only to 1, 2, and 5 centavos coins that look like the picture to the left.

Here are some catalog values for these coins. These values apply to all dates, except as noted.

1 CENTAVO
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $3
fully uncirculated: $10
Later dates, after 1933 are worth less, divide these values by 5
1 centavos dated 1905 catalog at $15 in well preserved condition
1 centavos dated 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, and 1925 are more rare, cataloging about $40 in well preserved condition
1 centavos dated 1916 catalogs at $170 in well preserved condition

2 CENTAVOS
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $5
fully uncirculated: $20
2 centavos dated 1905 catalog at $500 in well preserved condition
2 centavos dated 1920, 1924, and 1935 catalog at $75 in well preserved condition
2 centavos dated 1922 catalog at (are you ready?) $1750 in well preserved condition
2 centavos dated 1929 catalog at $550 in well preserved condition

5 CENTAVOS
worn: $5 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $60
fully uncirculated: $180
5 centavos dated 1915, 1920, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930 are worth one-quarter these values
5 centavos dated after 1931 are worth one-tenth these values
5 centavos dated 1917, and 1919 are worth four times these values
5 centavos dated 1931 catalog at $1500 in well preserved condition

These are inflated catalog values. Use our Important Terminology link to understand what 'catalog' means.

As you can see from the listings above, values of these coins vary widely based on specific dates. If you have a coin that is in good condition, it is best to seek out a knowledgeable collector or dealer for an in-person appraisal.
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