* Central motif: The center of the banknote is dominated by a large, oval window depicting the Solar System. The Sun with a solar flare, as well as Jupiter and Saturn with rings, can be clearly seen. The depiction refers to the cosmos, astronomy and the advanced celestial knowledge of the Mayan civilization. A comet is also visible in the composition. * Mayan glyphs: To the left of the oval figure, a 4x5 grid contains 20 Mayan hieroglyphs (glyphs). These glyphs are the signs for the 20 days of the Tzolk`in, the 260-day sacred Mayan calendar. This calendar system played a central role in Mayan culture and timekeeping. * Date: The date at the bottom of the banknote, December 21, 2012, marks the end of the 13th b`ak`tun of the Mayan Long Count calendar. In popular culture, this date has been mistakenly associated with the `end of the world,` when for the Maya it merely marked the end of a great cycle of time and the beginning of a new one. * Location: The Santa Rosa de Copán inscription refers to the famous Mayan ruins of Copán in Honduras, which was one of the most important scientific and artistic centers of the Classic Maya civilization.
Reverse description
* Central motif: The dominant element of the banknote is the year `2012` against a large black background. The design is unique in that the number `0` is replaced by a stylized image of a Mayan pyramid or temple. When viewed through the temple`s gate or interior, a vaulted ceiling or a starry sky is visible. * Background image: The background of the entire banknote is filled with a pale orange-toned, highly detailed line drawing. This image depicts a Mayan ruler or deity, in the style of classic Mayan art, probably copied from a stele (stone column) or relief. The figure`s large, ornate headdress is particularly distinctive. * Inscriptions: * On the left side, the inscription `100 MAYAS` indicates the fictional denomination. * On the right side, the text `21 diciembre 2012 / Fin del calendario Maya` is written, which means: `December 21, 2012 / End of the Mayan calendar`. * Other elements: * In the upper left corner, there is an empty, white circle that imitates the watermark on real banknotes. * In the corners, there are small geometric decorative elements reminiscent of Mayan art. In summary, this is a spectacular collector`s item that builds on the interest surrounding the 2012 `Mayan doomsday` phenomenon by using iconic elements of Mayan culture (pyramids, calendar, art) in its design.
