10 pesos 1953

Common. This note is a regular issue from 1953 with known print runs indicated by the DK-DL series designation. The eBay pricing data strongly supports common classification: PMG-graded examples sell in the $5-$37 range depending on grade, with raw examples in fine condition at $4-$5, and catalog book value for UNC grade listed at only $5 (2019). These price points indicate abundant supply in the collector market with no scarcity premium.

Issued on January 19, 1953, this note represents post-war Mexican currency during a period of economic stabilization and modernization under the Banco de Mexico's authority. The reverse's depiction of Guanajuato's 1828 landscape reflects Mexico's tradition of honoring its historical and geographical heritage on banknotes, connecting 19th-century colonial-era Mexico with the mid-20th century issuing period. The note's design and the woman's ornate headdress imagery reflect indigenous and cultural elements important to Mexican national identity during this era.

The obverse features an elaborate multicolor design dominated by pink/rose backgrounds with intricate black and gray ornamental scrollwork borders. The central portrait depicts a woman in profile facing right, wearing an elaborate ornate headdress adorned with floral and geometric patterns characteristic of indigenous Mexican artistic traditions. The denomination '10' appears in all four corners within decorative frames. The note includes the Banco de Mexico seal and rosette patterns throughout, with the serial number V B181187 printed in red. The reverse presents a dramatic sepia-toned landscape engraving depicting the panoramic view of Guanajuato from 1828, showing mountainous terrain, a river valley, and a prominent tree in the foreground, enclosed within large ornamental circular frames on left and right. Both sides feature baroque decorative scrollwork and the ABNC printer mark.

FRONT SIDE: 'EL BANCO DE MEXICO S.A.' (The Bank of Mexico S.A.), '10' (denomination in corners), '19 DE ENERO DE 1953' (January 19, 1953), 'SERIE DL' (Series DL), 'V B181187' (serial number), 'DIEZ PESOS' (Ten Pesos), 'A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR' (Payable to Bearer on Demand), 'MEXICO D.F.' (Mexico City), 'TEHUARA' (location designation), 'CONSEJERO' (Counselor), 'INTERVENTOR DE ACOM. NAC BANCARIA' (Comptroller of National Banking Accommodation), 'CAJERO' (Cashier). BACK SIDE: 'BANCO DE MEXICO S.A.' (The Bank of Mexico S.A.), 'DIEZ PESOS' (Ten Pesos), '10' (denomination), 'PANORAMICA DE GUANAJUATO EN 1828' (Panoramic View of Guanajuato in 1828), 'AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY' (printer attribution).

Intaglio engraving (line engraving), characteristic of American Bank Note Company's security printing standards of the era. The multicolor printing on the obverse (combining pink, gray, black, and light blue/cyan) was achieved through multiple plate passes, while the reverse employed sepia-toned intaglio for the landscape vignette. The fine line work, ornate scrollwork patterns, and complex geometric designs visible throughout are hallmarks of intaglio security printing. Printer attribution: American Bank Note Company (ABNC), as confirmed by the 'AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY' inscription on the reverse.

This example is identified as Pick P-53b, distinguished from P-53 (the earlier variety) by the absence of 'No.' designation above the serial number. Series DL is noted in the REALBANKNOTES reference as one of the known series for this issue. Signature varieties exist for the 1953 10 pesos denomination; specific signatures visible on this example (Consejero, Interventor de Acom. Nac Bancaria, and Cajero) would correspond to specific signature combination varieties. Serial number prefix 'VB' (V B181187) may be relevant for variety classification among DK-DL series notes.