KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

100 pesos 1979 — Mexico ( Pick: 74b )

Region: North America
Front side
100 pesos Mexico 1979 — Front side
Back side
100 pesos Mexico 1979 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 100 pesos issued in Mexico in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 74b.

The front side design includes the date 3.9.1981 along with other markings. The color scheme consists of purple on a multicolor underprint. It is printed on paper and has dimensions of 157 x 67 mm. The banknote was produced by Banco de México.

In 1979, Mexico was addressing inflation and currency stability measures during a period of economic change.

Specifications

Date of issue
17 de May de 1979
Printing office
Banco de México
Paper
Paper
Colour
Purple on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
157 x 67 mm
Pick catalog
74b

About this banknote

The Banco de México issued the 100 pesos banknote (Pick 74b) on May 17, 1979. This series was part of the 1978–1980 issues, with the 1979 note being the second in the series.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Venustiano Carranza on the left and José Clemente Orozco's 1926 mural "La Trinchera" at the center. The back displays a stone figure. The note measures 157 x 67 mm and is printed in purple on a multicolor underprint. It was demonetized on January 1, 1996.

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