2022-06-30 Thu

The Banco de Mexico issued this 50 Mexican depicting Maria Morelos in 2004.

Jose Maria Teclo Morelos Perez y Pavon, popularly known as Maria Morelos was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader. He was involved in the Mexican Independence movement between 1811 and 1815 before the Spanish captured, tried, and executed him. He is considered one of the most outstanding leaders of Mexico. Countless things are named after him, including the Mexican state of Morelos and the city of Morelia.

The Banco de Mexico issued this 50 Dollar Mexican Pesos banknote made of polymer. The obverse side of this note depicts the bust of Maria Morelos. The reverse side of this note shows the Morelia aqueduct.

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