Banknote Mexico 50 Pesos - Teocalli of the Holy War - Axolotl - Polymer - 2023 - BQ Series

This banknote is issued by Mexico and has a face value of 50 pesos. It was put into circulation in 2023 and belongs to the BQ series. Its substrate is polymer, which gives it a certain resistance and durability. The banknote weighs approximately 1 gram and measures 125 mm long by 65 mm wide.

The front of the banknote features a fragment of the back of the monolith named "TEOCALLI DE LA GUERRA SAGRADA". It shows an eagle perched on a nopal cactus, holding the "Atl tlachinolli" in its beak. In the background, a representation of the city of Tenochtitlan is visible, inspired by a part of Diego Rivera's fresco.

The back of the banknote illustrates the ecosystem of the rivers and lakes of Xochimilco, located in Mexico City. The axolotl, an endemic species of salamander, and corn are represented, highlighting the importance of this area as a cultural heritage of humanity.