1947–2027 Mexico 5 Pesos Cuauhtémoc 80 Year Anniversary 5 oz Copper Medal

*This is a pre-sale item expected to ship in July, 2026. Please do not combine with in-stock items, as doing so will delay your entire order.

Celebrate 80 years of one of Mexico’s most iconic numismatic designs with this striking 5 oz copper tribute medal honoring Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec emperor and a powerful symbol of Mexican heritage and resistance.

Highlights:

• 80th anniversary tribute to the 1947 Mexico 5 Pesos Cuauhtémoc design
• Contains 5 oz of .999 pure copper
• Features Mexico’s national eagle emblem on the obverse
• Colorized reverse with Cuauhtémoc, pyramids, temples, and vibrant cultural imagery
• Large-format medal with dramatic visual detail and collector appeal
• A beautiful commemorative piece celebrating Mexican history and heritage

The obverse features the classic Mexican national coat of arms, with the eagle devouring a serpent atop a cactus, surrounded by the inscription “Estados Unidos Mexicanos.” The reverse delivers a vivid full-color tribute scene, showcasing Cuauhtémoc in an ornate feathered headdress against a dramatic Mesoamerican backdrop of pyramids, temples, tropical landscape, and volcanic scenery. The design is framed by colorful geometric detailing and marked “Ochenta Años,” “1947–2027,” “Ley 0.999,” and “5 Onzas Cobre Puro.”

Struck in 5 ounces of .999 pure copper, this oversized medal offers impressive detail, bold color, and strong display appeal. It is a standout piece for collectors of Mexican-themed medals, copper art rounds, Aztec and Mesoamerican designs, and historical tribute pieces.

This medal is ideal for collectors looking for a bold, artistic copper piece that honors one of Mexico’s most legendary historical figures.