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10 Pesos El Banco Mercantil de Yucatan
| Issuer | Banco Mercantil de Yucatán |
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| Year | 1904 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is printed in black and green intaglio on a light guilloche underprint. At left, an allegorical vignette portrays two classical figures — a seated male figure and a standing female figure — beside a beehive, symbolizing industry and commerce. The bank title 'El Banco Mercantil de Yucatán' runs across the top in bold letterpress, with the central denomination panel reading 'Diez Pesos' below a large numeral '10' flanked by red serial numbers. At lower right, an ornate lathe-work cartouche bears the word 'Diez' in large numerals, with signature lines for the Cajero, Director, and Interventor del Gobierno, and the imprint of the American Bank Note Co., New York at the foot. |
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| Obverse lettering | El Banco Mercantil de Yucatán pagará a la vista al portador a la par en dinero efectivo la cantidad de 10 pesos. Mérida, México 28 de mayo de 1904 (Translation: The Banco Mercantil de Yucatán will pay the bearer at sight at par in cash the amount of 10 pesos. Merida, Mexico May 28, 1904) |
| Reverse description | The reverse is printed entirely in blue-green intaglio with an elaborate all-over guilloche design composed of interlocking floral and geometric lathe-work patterns. Two large numeral '10' medallions appear at left and right within ornate circular frames, while the bank name 'Banco Mercantil de Yucatán' occupies a central cartouche in bold serif lettering. The imprint 'American Bank Note Company, New York' is printed at the bottom center; two revenue stamps and a circular 'Secretaría de Hacienda de Yucatán' handstamp are affixed to the note. |
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