Mexico 1973 20 Pesos – Pick 64b, Series AM-AR, PCGS Choice Uncirculated 62 PPQ

Issued 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.

The face features an engraved portrait of José María Morelos y Pavón (1765–1815), 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.

The reverse depicts the famed Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl (Temple of the Feathered Serpent) at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, 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.

Technical Specifications

• Country: Mexico
• Issuer: Banco de México
• Denomination: 20 Pesos
• Date: 18 July 1973
• Catalog Number: Pick 64b
• Series: AM-AR
• Serial Number: AM-M0384931
• Printer: Banco de México (BdM)
• Signatures: Sud / Juanchillo combination
• Face Color: Red, orange and black multicolor design
• Dimensions: Approximately 157 × 67 mm
• Watermark: Banco de México pattern
• Security Features: Intricate guilloche engraving, latent design elements, multicolor intaglio printing, watermark
• Front: José María Morelos y Pavón
• Reverse: Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, Teotihuacán

This example has been certified PCGS Banknote Choice Uncirculated 62 PPQ, confirming original paper quality and premium paper preservation. The desirable PPQ (Premium Paper Quality) designation indicates the note retains its original paper surfaces without restoration, pressing, or impairment, making it especially appealing to collectors of modern Mexican currency.