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50 Pesos, Bank of Mexico, Mexico, 1973–1978 (Pick 65)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1973-1978

Issuing entity

Mexico

This 50 Pesos note was issued in Mexico by the Bank of Mexico, with dates recorded from 1973–1978. 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 65.

Obverse: Blue print, multi-color underprint, black and red serial numbers At right, portrait of Benito Juárez. In the background, exterior perspective of the “Palacio Nacional” (National Palace). Its lettering reads “50 / EL BANCO DE MEXICO S.A. / PAGARA / CINCUENTA PESOS / A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR / SERIE / EW / MEXICO, D.F. / 5 JUL. 1978 / G 2624197 / CONSEJERO INTERVENTOR DE LA COM. NAL. BANCARIA CAJERO / JUAREZ / BANCO DE MEXICO S.A.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Bank of Mexico S.A. will pay Fifty Pesos on sight to the bearer Series EW Director Controller of the National Banking Commission Cashier”.

Reverse: Blue print, multi-color underprint, red and green seals Right of center, a Zapotec funerary urn depicting the god of maize, Cozobi. In the background, an exterior perspective of the “Palacio de las Columnas” (Palace of Columns) at the Zapotec ruins of Mitla. Its lettering reads “50 / BANCO DE MEXICO S.A. / cincuenta pesos / B DE M / BANCO DE MEXICO / SRIA. DE HDA. Y C. P. / URNA ZAPOTECA”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico S.A. fifty pesos Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Zapotec Urn”.

The note was printed by Banco de Mexico, Mexico. 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

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Historical context

Source: @hex7ech Benito Juárez (1806–1872) was a Zapotec born poor and orphaned at a young age, who taught himself Spanish and Law, and eventually rose through the political ranks to the presidency. He successfully led Mexico through the both the Reform War and the Second French Intervention, firmly establishing Mexican sovereignty on the international stage.

Physical characteristics

Size
157 × 67 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Banco de Mexico, Mexico
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Demonetized
1 January 1996
Issuing bank
Bank of Mexico

Design

Obverse
Blue print, multi-color underprint, black and red serial numbers At right, portrait of Benito Juárez. In the background, exterior perspective of the “Palacio Nacional” (National Palace).
Reverse
Blue print, multi-color underprint, red and green seals Right of center, a Zapotec funerary urn depicting the god of maize, Cozobi. In the background, an exterior perspective of the “Palacio de las Columnas” (Palace of Columns) at the Zapotec ruins of Mitla.
Obverse lettering
50 / EL BANCO DE MEXICO S.A. / PAGARA / CINCUENTA PESOS / A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR / SERIE / EW / MEXICO, D.F. / 5 JUL. 1978 / G 2624197 / CONSEJERO INTERVENTOR DE LA COM. NAL. BANCARIA CAJERO / JUAREZ / BANCO DE MEXICO S.A.
Reverse lettering
50 / BANCO DE MEXICO S.A. / cincuenta pesos / B DE M / BANCO DE MEXICO / SRIA. DE HDA. Y C. P. / URNA ZAPOTECA

Identification

Value
50 Pesos
Dates recorded
1973-1978
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 65

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P65
  • NumistaN# 212493

Research required

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