Banco de México Medal. Billete 5 pesos (1936)

The Bank of Mexico, the country's central bank founded in 1925, is responsible for issuing the national coins and banknotes. Its role in monetary stability made it one of the most important institutions to emerge from the post-revolutionary period.

This 1936 silver medal, in the commercial category, reproduces the motif of a 5-peso banknote, thus joining the tradition of paper money with that of medal work. Pieces like this celebrated the solidity of the new issuing institution.

The piece bears witness to the prestige of the Bank of Mexico and to the culture of the banknote in the country. It documents how the image of paper money was transferred to commemorative pieces of noble metal, reflecting the confidence in the national currency that the central bank sought to consolidate.

The "Banco de México. Billete 5 pesos" medal was struck in 1936. It is made of silver, measures 0.01 mm in diameter, and weighs 28.34 grams, minted in Mexico.

Because it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious metal content (28.34 grams). Above that, what drives the price up is the condition, how small the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Banco de México. Billete 5 pesos). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than one that has been mishandled.

How to identify and value this medal

1. Confirm the metal. It is silver; weigh it to estimate its fine metal content.
2. Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Banco de México. Billete 5 pesos," which defines its historical interest.
3. Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with natural patina.
4. Look for the case and the certificate if it had them: they add collector value.

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