1 Peso, Bank of Mexico, Mexico, 1948–1950 (Pick 46)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1948-1950
Issuing entity
MexicoThis 1 Peso note was issued in Mexico by the Bank of Mexico, with dates recorded from 1948–1950. It belongs to the Peso (1863-1992) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date). It measures 152 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 46.
Obverse: Black print; multi-color underprint; red serial numbers At center, Piedra del Sol (Aztec Sun Stone). Its lettering reads “Banco De Mexico / Pagara Un Peso A La vista al portador en efectivo”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico Pay One Peso on sight to the bearer in cash”. Reverse: Red print; black seals At center, Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) designed by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado and sculptor Enrique Alciati. Its lettering reads “Banco De Mexico / Un Peso”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico One Peso”.
The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: 1 January 1996. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Source: @hex7ech The Piedra del Sol (Aztec sun stone) is a monumental sculpture created by the Mexica in the 16th century. It was buried shortly after the conquest and rediscovered in 1790. It is made up of a central disk and three rings. Often called the Aztec Calendar, its original purpose is unknown. Source: Nate Sterling The Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) was built in 1910 to celebrate the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. The top of the monument is crowned with the goddess Nike and the base of the column is surrounded by sculptures of heroes of the War of Independence. Inside is a mausoleum with the remains of prominent national heroes. This note is distinguished from P#38 by the addition of "El" and "S.A." to "Banco de Mexico" and the change of "Interventor del Gobierno" to "Interventor de la Com. Nac. Bancaria." on the obverse; and on the reverse, the addition of "S.A." below "Banco de Mexico". Source: @polisciprof / @hex7ech
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 152 × 68 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
- Currency
- Peso (1863-1992)
- Demonetized
- 1 January 1996
- Issuing bank
- Bank of Mexico
Design
- Obverse
- Black print; multi-color underprint; red serial numbers At center, Piedra del Sol (Aztec Sun Stone).
- Reverse
- Red print; black seals At center, Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) designed by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado and sculptor Enrique Alciati.
- Obverse lettering
- Banco De Mexico / Pagara Un Peso A La vista al portador en efectivo
- Reverse lettering
- Banco De Mexico / Un Peso
Identification
- Value
- 1 Peso
- Dates recorded
- 1948-1950
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 46
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P46
- NumistaN# 215922
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.