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Banxico Refutes Viral 2,000-Peso Banknote Claim, Says No Such Denomination Planned

The central bank says the images are user-made montages, with its currency overhaul focused on security upgrades rather than new values.

Overview

  • Banxico stated that a 2,000-peso banknote does not exist and is not being considered for issuance.
  • The widely shared design showing Octavio Paz and Rosario Castellanos was identified as an unofficial montage that has circulated since at least 2022.
  • The current banknote families of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 pesos are being renewed to improve security, durability and tactile features.
  • Family F 20-peso notes stopped being redistributed by banks on October 10, 2025, yet they remain legal tender and must still be accepted.
  • Online claims linking note withdrawals and redesigns to rising inflation reflect speculation, not any official position from Banxico.