500 Pesos, Bank of Mexico, Mexico, 1983–1984 (Pick 79)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1983-1984
Issuing entity
MexicoThis 500 Pesos note was issued in Mexico by the Bank of Mexico, with dates recorded from 1983–1984. 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 155 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 79.
Obverse: Black print, multi-color underprint, red and black serial numbers Left of center, portrait of Francisco I. Madero. Its lettering reads “500 / EL BANCO DE MEXICO / E 0030932 / SERIE / DL / C.N.B.S. / INSPECTOR / PAGARA / QUINIENTOS PESOS / A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR / MEXICO D.F. 14 MAR 1983 / B. de M. / DIRECCION GENERAL / JUNTA DE GOBIERNO / CAJERO / MADERO”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Bank of Mexico Series DL Will pay Five Hundred Pesos on sight to the bearer General Manager Governing Board Cashier”.
Reverse: Black print, red and green underprint, black and red seals Right of center, illustration of Piedra del Sol (Sun Stone). In the background, illustration of edge relief of Piedra de Tízoc (Stone of Tizoc). Its lettering reads “500 / BANCO DE MEXICO / BANCO DE MEXICO ⬩ SRIA. DE HDA. Y C.P. ⬩ / QUINIENTOS PESOS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico Bank of Mexico Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Five Hundred Pesos”.
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
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 Francisco I. Madero (30 Oct 1873 – 22 Feb 1913) was a wealthy landowner and the initial victor of the Mexican Revolution, having overthrown Porfirio Díaz who had ruled Mexico for over 30 years. After winning elections in 1911, he politically isolated himself and was usurped and murdered by one of his generals Victoriano Huerta. Today he is remembered as a martyr for the state. 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: hex7ech The Piedra de Tízoc (Stone of Tizoc) is a monumental sculpure created by the Mexica most likely in the 15th century. It meaning is unknown, but likely represents the conquests of the Mexica up to the rule of Emperor Tizoc. It was lost to history and rediscovered in the 18th century in Mexico City.
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 155 × 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
- Black print, multi-color underprint, red and black serial numbers Left of center, portrait of Francisco I. Madero
- Reverse
- Black print, red and green underprint, black and red seals Right of center, illustration of Piedra del Sol (Sun Stone). In the background, illustration of edge relief of Piedra de Tízoc (Stone of Tizoc).
- Obverse lettering
- 500 / EL BANCO DE MEXICO / E 0030932 / SERIE / DL / C.N.B.S. / INSPECTOR / PAGARA / QUINIENTOS PESOS / A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR / MEXICO D.F. 14 MAR 1983 / B. de M. / DIRECCION GENERAL / JUNTA DE GOBIERNO / CAJERO / MADERO
- Reverse lettering
- 500 / BANCO DE MEXICO / BANCO DE MEXICO ⬩ SRIA. DE HDA. Y C.P. ⬩ / QUINIENTOS PESOS
Identification
- Value
- 500 Pesos
- Dates recorded
- 1983-1984
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 79
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)P79
- NumistaN# 205307
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.