Mexico 5 Pesos Coin, 2008, KM #894, Mint, Commemorative, Ignacio Lopez Rayon, Coat of Arms

This bimetallic 5 Mexican peso coin is part of the Bicentenary of Independence series, a series of commemorative coins issued by the Bank of Mexico to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mexican Independence War. This coin highlights Ignacio Lopez Rayon, the general who led the insurgent forces during the Mexican War for Independence and established the Zitacuaro Council, the first government of Mexico. His bust is seen on one side of the coin. The other side of the coin shows the national arms of Mexico. The coin has an aluminum-bronze center and a stainless steel outer ring. It weighs 7.07 g and has a diameter of 25.5 mm. This coin is in mint condition.