{"product_id":"mexico-1973-20-pesos-pick-64b-series-am-ar-pcgs-choice-uncirculated-62-ppq","title":"Mexico 1973 20 Pesos – Pick 64b, Series AM-AR, PCGS Choice Uncirculated 62 PPQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexico 1973 20 Pesos – Pick 64b, Series AM-AR, PCGS Choice Uncirculated 62 PPQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by Banco de México and dated July 18, 1973, this certified 20 Pesos note is cataloged as Pick 64b and represents one of the final generations of pre-inflation Mexican banknotes before the peso’s significant devaluation during the late 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe face features an engraved portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJosé María Morelos y Pavón (1765–1815)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Mexico’s most important independence leaders and a national hero of the Mexican War of Independence. Behind Morelos is a vignette depicting colonial architecture associated with his historical era. Printed in shades of red, orange, and black, the note displays intricate guilloche patterns and fine line engraving characteristic of Banco de México’s security printing during the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts the famed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyramid of Quetzalcoatl (Temple of the Feathered Serpent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the ancient city of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeotihuacán\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Mesoamerica’s most significant archaeological sites. At left appears a stylized representation of the Feathered Serpent deity, reinforcing the note’s connection to Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuer: Banco de México\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: 20 Pesos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 18 July 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog Number: Pick 64b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: AM-AR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: AM-M0384931\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter: Banco de México (BdM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignatures: Sud \/ Juanchillo combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Color: Red, orange and black multicolor design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Approximately 157 × 67 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatermark: Banco de México pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurity Features: Intricate guilloche engraving, latent design elements, multicolor intaglio printing, watermark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront: José María Morelos y Pavón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse: Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, Teotihuacán\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been certified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCGS Banknote Choice Uncirculated 62 PPQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, confirming original paper quality and premium paper preservation. The desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPQ (Premium Paper Quality)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designation indicates the note retains its original paper surfaces without restoration, pressing, or impairment, making it especially appealing to collectors of modern Mexican currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53225199730985,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1755.jpg?v=1780440426","url":"https:\/\/redmondrarecoins.com\/products\/mexico-1973-20-pesos-pick-64b-series-am-ar-pcgs-choice-uncirculated-62-ppq","provider":"Redmond Rare Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}