100 Pesos
Mexico · Banco de Mexico
The 100 Pesos 2023 banknote celebrates Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, regarded as the most important poet and writer of nuevo Hispanic literature, on the obverse. The design features the colonial-era patio of San Ildefonso College, symbolizing Mexico's intellectual heritage during the colonial period. The reverse depicts monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, highlighting Mexico's biodiversity and commitment to environmental conservation. Measuring 132 x 65 mm on red polymer substrate with vertical orientation.
Highlights
Reason2023 issuance honors Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz's pioneering contributions to Mexican letters and celebrates the monarch butterfly's significance to Mexico's ecosystem.
DesignIntegration of Sor Juana's intellectual legacy with the iconic monarch butterfly migration, symbolizing Mexico's cultural and natural treasures.
Security featuresSimulated security thread with printed 100 PESOS and butterflies; transparent window on Bank of Mexico Gate with butterfly imagery and raised number 100.