What is the award-winning axolotl ticket made of that makes it difficult to counterfeit

Predominantly purple in color and very beautiful design, the 50 peso note, which was recently awarded internationally, has certain security features that make it difficult to falsify. Next we will recall what the copy is made of and how much it is currently quoted by a commercial internet platform.

According to the Banco de México (Banxico), this piece has several security elements to prevent it from being cloned. The so-called paper money was put into circulation on October 28 of this year.

Its design is so special that the emblematic axolotl of Xochimilco, a species of amphibian related to the tiger salamander, was depicted on one of the sides of the banknote. In addition to the fact that it has eight elements that serve as a security measure to recognize fake parts.

El Banxico reported that the material with which this banknote was created is polymer and belongs to the most recent family of copies, that is, the G.

According to Banxico, a polymer banknote may deteriorate when ink is lost or torn, while paper banknotes may deteriorate with respect to sagging, i.e. more easily.

This was even the main reason for the introduction of the polymer banknote in the country, as it seeks to extend life and improve its quality.

“Polymer has represented a major barrier in Mexico to the type of counterfeits that exist,” the Bank insisted.

What are its security elements?

*Touch-sensitive reliefs.- These can be perceived by touching them with the fingertips and are mainly located in the text “Banco de México” on the main character or motif, among others.

*Multicolored denomination.- It consists of a numeral that contains small numbers inside, and changes color when the banknote is tilted.

*Elements that change color.- It can also be perceived when moving the banknote from front to back.

*Transparent window.- It is a transparent area in polymer banknotes on which elements, for example, a number with relief are incorporated.

Linear backgrounds.- The front and back of all banknotes have figures formed by lines, with which the predominant colors of the banknote are obtained.

*Polymer paper.- The paper and polymer used in the manufacture of banknotes have a different consistency and texture than bond paper. The difference can be perceived by the simple touch of the banknotes and when viewed under ultraviolet light.

*Fluorescence.- On the back of all banknotes there are designs printed with fluorescent inks that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light (also known as “black light”).

On its obverse, the historical period of Ancient Mexico was depicted. The main motif consists of a fragment of the back of the monolith called Teocalli of the Sacred War, which shows an eagle devouring a snake.

In the background there is a representation of the city of Tenochtitlan, based on a part of Diego Rivera's mural, located in the National Palace in Mexico City, whose name is identified with the title “The great Tenochtitlan seen from the Tlatelolco market”.

While the reverse represents the ecosystem of rivers and lakes with the maize axolotl.

This piece is sold at a stratospheric price of up to 500 thousand pesos, according to a person who put it up for sale by the Mercado Libre trading platform.

It must be remembered that although people can market their coins at the cost they prefer, since they are objects they own, the ideal is to go to a numismatics store, or with an expert to learn the items that must contain so much to acquire more value.

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