500 pesos 2002 — Mexico ( Pick: 120 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 pesos issued in Mexico in 2002. It is cataloged under Pick number 120. The front side features a design with red-brown, deep purple, and dark brown-violet on a multicolor underprint. I. Zaragoza is depicted at center right, while the Battle of Puebla is illustrated at the left center. Two signatures appear on this side.
The back side displays the Cathedral at Puebla at center. There is a watermark of Zaragoza, and a vertical iridescent strip is present on the left. The dimensions of the note are 155 x 65 mm. It is printed on paper by Banco de Mexico.
The banknote's design incorporates additional enhanced security features. The various colors and elements contribute to its unique visual identity. This banknote belongs to the series UNC 2000-2008, showcasing a range of artistic expressions celebrated through Mexican currency during this time.
The back side displays the Cathedral at Puebla at center. There is a watermark of Zaragoza, and a vertical iridescent strip is present on the left. The dimensions of the note are 155 x 65 mm. It is printed on paper by Banco de Mexico.
The banknote's design incorporates additional enhanced security features. The various colors and elements contribute to its unique visual identity. This banknote belongs to the series UNC 2000-2008, showcasing a range of artistic expressions celebrated through Mexican currency during this time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José B. Cusachs (engraver), Jorge Peral (designer)
- Date of issue
- October 15, 2001
- Printing office
- Banco de Mexico
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red-brown, deep purple, dark brown-violet on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 120
About this banknote
The Banco de México issued the 500 pesos banknote (Pick 120) on March 26, 2002. This release was part of the Series D1, an enhancement of the previous Series D, incorporating advanced security features to combat counterfeiting. The Series D1 notes were introduced starting October 15, 2001, with the 500 pesos denomination following in March 2002.
The front of the banknote features General Ignacio Zaragoza at the center right and a depiction of the Battle of Puebla at the left center. The reverse side showcases the Cathedral of Puebla at the center. The note measures 155 x 65 mm and includes a watermark of Ignacio Zaragoza, a vertical iridescent strip on the left, and additional enhanced security features.
