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50 Pesos, Bank of Mexico, Mexico, 1937–1940 (1936–1940) (Pick 37)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1937-1940 (1936-1940)

Issuing entity

Mexico

This 50 Pesos note was issued in Mexico by the Bank of Mexico, with dates recorded from 1937–1940 (1936–1940). 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 157 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 37.

Obverse: Ignacio Zaragoza. Its lettering reads “Banco de México pagará cincuenta pesos a la vista al portador en efectivo”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Banco of Mexico will pay fifty pesos to the bearer on demand”. Reverse: CITY LANDSCAPE OF IXTACCIHUATI AND POPOCATEPETI VOLCANOES. Its lettering reads “Cincuenta Pesos Banco de Mexico”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Fifty pesos Bank of Mexico”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: Yes.

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

Transition series from the "Anchos" to a smaller size. The designs of the 5 peso and 10 pesos notes remained almost the same with slight changes.

Physical characteristics

Size
157 × 67 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Bank of Mexico

Design

Obverse
Ignacio Zaragoza
Reverse
CITY LANDSCAPE OF IXTACCIHUATI AND POPOCATEPETI VOLCANOES
Obverse lettering
Banco de México pagará cincuenta pesos a la vista al portador en efectivo
Reverse lettering
Cincuenta Pesos Banco de Mexico

Identification

Value
50 Pesos
Dates recorded
1937-1940 (1936-1940)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 37

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)P37
  • NumistaN# 354792

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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