Colombia 1971 5 pesos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This five pesos was struck in Bogotá, Colombia, of a type issued 1971. It is common in all grades. The reverse features the logo of the sixth Panamerican Games. As recently as 1930, the five pesos was a gold coin the size of a British sovereign. Gold 100 pesos (KM 248), 200 pesos (KM 249), 300 pesos (KM 250), 500 pesos (KM 251) and 1500 pesos (KM 252) were also issued for this occasion.

Recorded mintage: 2,000,000.

Specification: nickel plated steel, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 247.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Restrepo, Jorge Emilio, Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, Medellin, Colombia: Impresiones Rojo, 2006.

Links to:

• 1971 centavo
• 1971 100 pesos, 6th Pan American Games, native javelin
• 1971 200 pesos, 6th Pan American Games, native runner
• 1971 300 pesos, 6th Pan American Games
• 1971 500 pesos, 6th Pan American Games
• 1971 1500 pesos, 6th Pan American Games, Balsa Muisca
• 1973 1500 pesos
• Coins and currency dated 1971
• return to coins of Colombia