5 pesos 1961 — Mexico ( Pick: 60 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pesos issued in Mexico in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 60.
The front side design features a portrait of a gypsy at the center in black on a multicolor underprint, with the text "MEXICO D.F." positioned before the date. The back side design is gray, showcasing the Independence Monument at the center.
This banknote measures 155 x 67 mm and is printed on paper. It was produced by the American Banknote Corporation (ABNC).
The front side design features a portrait of a gypsy at the center in black on a multicolor underprint, with the text "MEXICO D.F." positioned before the date. The back side design is gray, showcasing the Independence Monument at the center.
This banknote measures 155 x 67 mm and is printed on paper. It was produced by the American Banknote Corporation (ABNC).
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1957; 1961
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation (ABNC)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on multicolor underprint; gray back
- Dimensions
- 155 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 60
About this banknote
The "Banco de México" issued the 5 pesos banknote in 1961, printed by the American Banknote Corporation. This series was introduced during a period of currency modernization to improve durability and security. The issuance was part of a broader redesign effort in the late 1950s to early 1970s.
The front of the note features a portrait of a gypsy at the center, with the inscription "MEXICO D.F." before the date, indicative of its series design. The reverse side shows the Independence Monument, centrally placed on a gray background. The banknote measures 155 x 67 mm and is printed on standard paper.
