The banknotes of the Mexican Revolution are a unique collector’s item for any fan of Mexican numismatics and in this article I will try to give you as much information as possible about the banknotes of that era.
First, the million dollar question when you start collecting banknotes of the Mexican Revolution and you realize that there are a lot of them.
Why are there so many banknotes of the Mexican Revolution?
There were so many banknotes in the Mexican Revolution for several reasons.
First, the war caused great economic and social destruction, which led to a decrease in production and an increase in inflation.
Second, the different revolutionary sides issued their own banknotes, which contributed to confusion and economic instability.
Third, the Mexican government was forced to print large amounts of money to finance the war, which also contributed to inflation. Finally, the war ended with the creation of a new monetary system, which forced the withdrawal from circulation of all banknotes issued during the conflict.
The banknotes of the Mexican Revolution are a testament to a period of great political and economic instability in Mexican history. These banknotes are also a reminder of the importance of money in Mexican society.
Banknotes of the Mexican Revolution
Below, I leave you with some of the banknotes of the Mexican Revolution, some of them are part of my collection.
The idea of this is to make a compilation of banknotes of the Mexican Revolution, to know how many there are and which ones exist, since there is currently no site on the Internet that has something similar.
One Peso banknote from the state of Oaxaca dated February 24, 1915 issued by the Treasury of the state of Oaxaca.
Federal Treasury Provisional Obligation bill of 50 pesos, issued on July 26, 1914 by the Secretary of the Treasury in Mexico City.
One peso banknote of the Provisional Government of Mexico issued on May 8, 1916.
Provisional Government of Mexico with one peso denomination issued on September 19, 1914.
For this occasion I will only upload these, but soon I will be adding more and more.
Brief description of Banknotes in the Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was an armed conflict that took place in Mexico between 1910 and 1920. It was a time of great changes and transformations in the country, and the banknotes of the time reflect this fact.
That is why they are highly coveted by collectors because apart from being a unique design that reflects a historical moment, they themselves are part of Mexico’s history.
The first tickets
The first banknotes of the Mexican Revolution were issued by the government of Francisco I. Madero in 1911. These banknotes were of simple design and were printed on low quality paper. However, they were an important source of income for the revolutionary government.
Banknotes from the Constitutionalist period
In 1917, the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States was promulgated, which put an end to the most violent stage of the Mexican Revolution. From this moment on, banknotes issued by the government are of higher quality and design.
Post-revolutionary banknotes
In the 1920s, the Mexican government began to issue banknotes with more modern and colorful designs. These banknotes reflect the new stage of development and stability in the country.
With the arrival of the Banco de México, it was finally possible to establish uniformity in banknotes for the country, and since then this entity has been regulating the handling of paper money.
Bilimbiques
They also demanded the Bilimbiques in the Mexican Revolution which were mostly paper money issued by the companies to pay the employees, I leave you this video which explains in more detail the operation of the Bilimbiques.
How many banknotes of the Mexican Revolution are there?
An exact number is not known, since there was no entity that regulated the issuance of such bills, it is difficult to define which were valid or which were simply made and not circulated.
Difference between banknotes of the banks and those of the Mexican Revolution
During the first stage of the Mexican Revolution the banks were issuing banknotes in a normal way, although they could also be considered as banknotes of the Mexican Revolution because they were issued, circulated and had value during that period, many people do not consider them as revolutionary banknotes because they were not issued by any revolutionary side.
Conclusion
Banknotes of the Mexican Revolution are a testimony of an important moment in Mexico’s history. These banknotes reflect the changes and transformations that took place in the country during this period. Today’s banknotes are a celebration of Mexican history and culture.
