New 500 Peso Bill Features Gray Whale
A few weeks ago at an event in Mexico City, The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) introduced a new 500-peso bill which will replace the images of the former president Benito Juarez with a blue colored gray whale. This is the first of several new bills that will pay homage to Mexico’s historical identity and natural heritage.
Banxico said the 500 peso bill is larger than the 20 peso note and that the former is made of cotton paper, whereas the latter is plastic. Both notes are blue and feature Juarez.
Alejandro Diaz de Leon the governor of Bank of Mexico said the decision to change the 500-peso note was made because it is the most widely circulated and most counterfeited bill.
The new 500 peso bill features a range in security features including fluorescent ink, a dynamic thread, embossing perceptible by touch, a watermark and a multicolor denomination on the new 500 peso note.
Benito Juarez appears on two bank notes as his likeness is already featured on the 20-peso bill. He served as president between 1858 and 1872 and was a Zapotec lawyer from Oaxaca
The historic process of La Reforma [a 19th-century liberal reform] and the restoration of the republic feature together on the new 500-peso bill along with the eco-system of coasts, seas, islands, and the gray whale were presented by the central bank in a video.
In 1994 the 500-peso bill was first issued and featured an image of army general Ignacio Zaragoza. In 2010, the Frida and Diego bill appeared but will now be gradually withdrawn from circulation.
A new 200-peso bill will enter into circulation next year featuring independence heroes Miguel Costilla y Hidalgo and José María Morelos on one side and the El Pinacate desert biosphere reserve on the other side.
In 2020 a new 1,000-peso note will be issued into circulation paying homage to the Mexican Revolution, with images of Francisco I. Madero, Carmen Serdán and Hermila Galindo on one side. The opposite side will feature Campeche’s Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.
Who says Five Star Services along with great value can’t go hand in hand? Let Casa Bay Villas help you find that special vacation villa rental just perfect for you.
We represent the best quality of homes for rent by owners who care about your comfort and hope you return for many years of unforgettable Mexican holidays.
We specialize in the luxury villa vacation rentals in Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita Mexico. Our villas are spacious yet intimate with personal staff to pamper your every need. Whether you are planning a destination wedding celebration, a vacation with family or just getting away with friends, let us show you the beauty of Puerto Vallarta in your own private villa vacation rental.
Your vacation time is valuable and that is why we inspect every property we represent for the owners and we are familiar with the accommodations, amenities, and staff to help you select the best rental property in Puerto Vallarta. The results…vacation rentals that won’t leave you with unwanted surprises.
Relax and experience the charm and culture of Puerto Vallarta with quaint cobblestone streets, the fragrant scent of Bougainvillea, beautiful beaches, Mexican cuisine, outstanding golf courses and a host of activities for everyone to enjoy!
Our private rental homes and condos offer a full range of services during your stay from full staff services including a chef who will prepare two meals a day.
Our concierge services will personally contact you with information on activities, tours or spa services in the privacy of your own villa rental, to the best restaurants for dining out in Puerto Vallarta. We have the most current information to guide you for your holiday in Puerto Vallarta from our daily weather report to maps and directions.
For more information about renting a villa in Puerto Vallarta contact Casa Bay Villas at info@casabayvillas.com or call us at 203.386.8022.
We hope you will visit one of our featured vacation rental villas soon and experience the Magic of Puerto Vallarta!
Our mission at Casa Bay Villas is to exceed your expectations, listen to your needs and to assist you in selecting the best villa rental for your vacation in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.