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20 Pesos Toma de Zacatecas
| Issuer | Banco de México |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Value | 20 Pesos |
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| Reverse description | The copper-nickel center presents a dynamic commemorative composition depicting three key commanders of the 1914 Battle of Zacatecas during the Mexican Revolution. Francisco 'Pancho' Villa dominates the upper center, shown on horseback with rifle raised, labeled 'Fco. Villa'; to the lower left is a portrait bust of General Felipe Ángeles, labeled 'Felipe Angeles'; and to the lower right is a portrait bust of General Pánfilo Natera, labeled 'Pánfilo Natera'. The date span '1914-2014' and the denomination '$20' are inscribed along the lower field of the center, accompanied by the Mexico City mint mark 'Mo'. The aluminum-bronze ring carries the commemorative legend CENTENARIO DE LA TOMA DE ZACATECAS along the full periphery. |
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| Edge | Segmented reeding |
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Issued to mark the centennial of the Battle of Zacatecas on June 23, 1914 — one of the most decisive engagements of the Mexican Revolution. Pancho Villa's División del Norte overwhelmed Federal forces in under a day, killing or capturing the bulk of Victoriano Huerta's remaining army and effectively ending his presidency within weeks. The city fell with unusual speed given the Federal fortifications; Villa's tactical decision to attack from multiple hillside positions simultaneously denied any organized retreat.