Mexico Currency, State of Chihuahua, 20 Peso, 1914.

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The image displays a vintage 20 pesos banknote from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, dated January 1915, featuring intricate designs in brown and orange hues, along with a series number 2727121 prominently printed in red at the top. Central to the note are two oval portraits of notable figures on either side, surrounded by decorative patterns that lend a sense of historical richness and importance. The inscription "EL ESTADO DE CHIHUAHUA PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR EN EFECTIVO VEINTE PESOS" asserts its value and purpose, while the phrase "CONFORME AL DECRETO MILITAR DE FECHA 10 DE FEBRERO DE 1914" references a specific military decree, marking its issuance under certain regulatory conditions. The words "CHIHUAHUA, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO" are displayed boldly, establishing its geographic and cultural origin. Complementing these elements are signatures at the bottom, presumably of officials such as

The image displays a vintage 20 pesos banknote from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, dated January 1915, featuring intricate designs in brown and orange hues, along with a series number 2727121 prominently printed in red at the top. Central to the note are two oval portraits of notable figures on either side, surrounded by decorative patterns that lend a sense of historical richness and importance. The inscription "EL ESTADO DE CHIHUAHUA PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR EN EFECTIVO VEINTE PESOS" asserts its value and purpose, while the phrase "CONFORME AL DECRETO MILITAR DE FECHA 10 DE FEBRERO DE 1914" references a specific military decree, marking its issuance under certain regulatory conditions. The words "CHIHUAHUA, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO" are displayed boldly, establishing its geographic and cultural origin. Complementing these elements are signatures at the bottom, presumably of officials such as

Name/Title

Mexico Currency, State of Chihuahua, 20 Peso, 1914.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.263.6110E

Scope and Content

Mexico Currency, State of Chihuahua, 20 Peso, 1914. Serial number 5503915. Stamped 6-10-15 on back. On the front, the portrait on the left is of the President of the United Mexican States, Francisco I. Madero. The portrait on the right is of Governor of the State of Chihuahua, Abraham Gonzales. The image on the back of the bill is the Capital Building in Chihuahua. Following the 1913 military coup of Victoriano Huerta and the issuing of currency not backed by precious metal, several municipalites, businessmen, military leaders and other influential people issued currency.

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Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

Mexico, Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexican Money

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Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 6, 2011

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

I. Francisco Madero

Person or Organization

Abraham Gonzales