Mexican Banknotes

If you find yourself having to deal with a fake banknote in Mexico, options depend on the circumstances under which the fake note came into your possession

Old Mexican bank notes can be exchanged for their present-day value at the Bank of Mexico, or sold to collectors who seek to acquire them

In Mexico, merchants of all kinds tend to reject damaged banknotes, but you can exchange damaged notes at a bank if you have at least half of the note...

Mexico's elegant and distinctive 12-sided $20-peso coins are starting to supersede the old $20-peso banknotes that were printed on polymer

Mexican banknotes carry a range of security features, and a few spot checks can help you avoid getting landed with fake bills as you trade

Mexico's central bank completes a new series of bills with a $50-peso note that features artwork from Mexico's ancient history and natural heritage

Mexico's bank has introduced a colorful new $20-peso banknote that commemorates Mexico's independence, and also minted new coins for spenders and collectors

As the Bank of Mexico nears completion of its current round of banknote design upgrades, Foreign Native comments on the latest reshuffle of historical figures gracing the bills

Mexico's central bank introduced a new design for the $1,000 peso bill in November 2020 featuring key national historical figures

Mexico's central bank introduced a new design for the $100 peso bill on November 12, 2020 featuring scholar and philosopher Sor Juana Inés

Mexico's central bank introduced a new design for the $200 peso bill in September 2019 featuring heroes from the Mexican revolution movement

The Bank of Mexico announces a new series of Mexican banknotes, starting with a refreshed $500-peso note featuring renowned president Benito Juárez