Mexico — 20 Pesos 2023

Commemorative polymer banknote with a face value of 20 pesos, introduced into circulation on 24 September 2021 by the Bank of Mexico to mark the 200th anniversary of the consummation of independence. Printed on polymer substrate, the first note in Series G with mixed orientation (horizontal obverse, vertical reverse).

On the obverse — the triumphant entry of the Army of the Three Guarantees into Mexico City on 27 September 1821: Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero on horseback, flags of the army and Mexico, symbols of independence. Main color — red, green, and orange. Inscriptions in Spanish.

On the reverse — mangrove ecosystem in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve: crocodile in the water, against a background of mangrove trees, flying bird. Multicolored printing with a predominance of green, red, and blue tones. The design highlights the final victory in the struggle for independence and Mexico's unique nature.

Security features:

• transparent window with holographic effect and independence elements
• dynamic SPARK element (changes color and motion when tilted)
• microtext, intricate ornaments
• fluorescent serial numbers and elements under UV light
• tactile raised elements for the visually impaired

Of interest to collectors of polymer issues from Latin America, Mexican banknotes of the 2020s, commemorative series for independence anniversaries, and themes of historical events, mangrove ecosystems, and crocodiles.

For those who collect banknotes by subject, whether wildlife, architecture or famous people, the VPcoins catalogue offers other themed issues too.