Can you imagine having a 50 peso bill edition Cristiano Ronaldo? In recent days, a copy of the famous axolotl has gone viral on social networks, which supposedly bears the initials of the also known as “CR7”.
50 peso bill with “CR7” goes viral: this is actually valid and what Banxico reveals. (Photo: Screenshot)
However, some users wonder if this piece really has any value, so on this occasion in OfMoney we will explain it.
Through X and Facebook, the image of one of the new $50.00 peso bills launched by the Bank of Mexico in 2021, which are so popular and loved by Mexicans, for having the representation of an axolotl.
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However, this piece has caused a stir on social networks, especially among “Bicho” lovers, since the growing folio of the bill is made up of the initials by which Cristiano, the famous “CR7”, is known.
So far, neither Banxico nor Mexican financial institutions have confirmed that this piece has numismatic value. However, some enthusiastic fans of the Lusitanian interpret it as an omen of Portugal’s possible victory in the 2026 World Cup.
On the other hand, lovers of numismatic pieces venture into e-commerce platforms such as Mercado Libre or Amazon, as well as the Facebook Marketplace, to find banknotes with certain rare elements, which can have great value for them.
It should be noted that Banxico has issued various families of banknotes throughout its history, and based on the information provided by the central bank on its web portal, there are 7 types of main collections, which are classified by families and are as follows:
These pieces were manufactured in the United States and put into circulation by Banxic, which were valid until December 31, 1992.
It was a collection of 13 pieces that also lost their validity at the end of 1992. They are divided by their face value:
AA Family: Denominations of $5, $20, $50, $100 and $500 pesos.
Family A: Denominations of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000 and $100,000 pesos.
First banknotes issued with the legend “New Pesos.” Includes denominations of 10, 20, 50 and 100 new pesos.
They represent the current monetary unit, although they were issued as “New Pesos”. Their denominations range from 10 to 500 new pesos.
Family D: Features similar designs to Family C.
D Commemorative: Special edition for the 75th anniversary of Banxico, consisting of bills of $20, $50, $100, $200 and $500 pesos.
This evolution of the D family introduced advanced security features for the time, such as variable color ink and iridescent stripe. Includes pieces from $50 to $1,000 pesos.
The Bank of Mexico offers the Numismatic Collection portal, where you can check if your bills or coins have any historical or artistic value. To know this information, just click on the following. link:https://www.banxico.org.mx/ColeccionNumismatica/Consultas?execution=e1s1
It should be noted that, to identify that a banknote belongs to a collection family, Banxico recommends verifying the following elements:
- Issue and edition, that is, the year and series of manufacture.
- Serial number: These are special sequences and low numbers.
Eye! Although these pieces can reach high prices on the market, it is essential that a specialist verify their authenticity and state of conservation. About the author: Daniel Fitta He is a journalist passionate about personal finances; write every day in OfMoney of The Universal.
