The hobby of collectors is so amazing that they can even pay a fortune for what they long for. And one of the most sought-after items are coins and bills with printing errors, as they make them unique.
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Thus, there is a Mexican coin of 5 pesos that can be sold for $500,000 and represents one of the most important moments in the country, the Independence of Mexico. As far as it is known, there are only 19 samples in the whole world. How does this specimen look? We show you.
Through the website of Mercado Libre, an offer was shared that undoubtedly no numismatic lover will miss, since this coin has a unique design and has a high degree of historical value that makes it collectible.
The coin we are referring to is the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence 2010, in which Francisco Xavier Mina appears, a Spaniard who contributed to the freedom of the country. Also, in 1823, the Mexican Congress declared him a "Hero in heroic degree".
On the other hand, due to some printing flaws, such as not having the dots that should be minted, it generates a great demand among collectors, increasing its price, which is not regulated by the Bank of Mexico (Banxico).