5 pesos 1961

Common. eBay price history demonstrates consistent market availability with numerous sales across multiple condition grades from 2009-2024, with PMG 67 examples selling in the $34-$43 range historically. The extensive sales data (over 50 transactions documented) indicates this is a regularly encountered note in the collector market. Print run was substantial, and there is no evidence of scarcity, recall, or limited distribution. The Pick P-60g designation encompasses multiple serial number series and printing varieties, further supporting common status.

Issued in 1961 by Banco de México, this note commemorates Mexico's post-revolutionary period through its classical iconography. The Independence Monument depicted on the reverse is the Angel of Independence (Ángel de la Independencia) located in Mexico City, a symbol of Mexican national pride that has appeared on Mexican currency and stamps for over a century. The November 8, 1961 date marks a specific printing authorization during the presidency of Adolfo López Mateos, when Mexico was modernizing its currency designs while maintaining classical artistic traditions.

The obverse features a classical portrait of a woman, likely representing Mexico or a historical female figure, rendered in intricate black engraving surrounded by ornamental scrollwork and dual rectangular frames with corner denomination markers. The portrait is positioned centrally within a circular engraved frame. The reverse displays the Angel of Independence Monument—a tall column with a winged figure atop—centered in the composition with elaborate filigree patterns and ornamental corner elements featuring red/pink decorative circles. Both sides employ classical banco note design conventions with multiple security-related design elements including fine-line background patterns, complex scrollwork, and repeated denomination indicators.

OBVERSE: 'EL BANCO DE MEXICO' (The Bank of Mexico), 'PAGARA CINCO PESOS' (Will Pay Five Pesos), 'A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR' (On Sight to the Bearer), 'MEXICO, D.F., 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1961' (Mexico, D.F., November 8, 1961), 'CONSEJERO' (Councilor), 'INTERVENTOR DE LA COM. NAC. BANCARIA' (Comptroller of the National Banking Commission), 'CAJERO' (Cashier), 'SERIE MK' (Series MK). REVERSE: 'CINCO PESOS' (Five Pesos), 'BANCO DE MEXICO' (Bank of Mexico), 'AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY' (printer attribution). Both sides include serial number S444466 repeated. PMG certification indicates '67 EPQ' grade with 'Superb Gem Unc' designation.

Intaglio engraving (line engraving) on multicolor underprint, executed by American Bank Note Company (ABNC), a premier security printer of the era. The note demonstrates the characteristic fine-line detail work, intricate background patterns, and color separation techniques typical of professional currency production in the 1960s. The multicolor printing includes black primary engraving with red/pink and green accent colors on the obverse and reverse, achieved through multiple printing passes.

Series LC-MP identified on the specimen. The 1961 5 pesos exists in multiple varieties distinguished by series designation (series letters vary: MK, LC, and others are documented). This specific example shows Series MK on the note itself, though the catalog reference indicates LC-MP association, suggesting this may represent a transitional or overlapping printing series. The ABNC printer credit and November 8, 1961 date are consistent with the 1961 regular issue, with no visible overprints, counterstamps, or exceptional marks. Serial number format (S444466) appears standard for the issue.