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Banxico Turns 100 With Commemorative Currency as Sheinbaum Presses Credit and Digital Shift

Inflation sits near target with a 7.75% policy rate, placing Banxico’s autonomy at the center of the centenary focus.

Claudia Sheinbaum, presidenta de México, durante su participación en el evento conmemorativo de 100 Aniversario de la Fundación del Banco de México
Monedas y billetes conmemorativos por el 100 aniversario del Banco de México
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Overview

  • At Mexico City’s MIDE, President Claudia Sheinbaum, Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja and Hacienda chief Édgar Amador highlighted the central bank’s credibility and independence.
  • Sheinbaum outlined a triple challenge to keep prices stable, expand responsible financing and speed up financial digitalization to reach families, entrepreneurs and smaller firms.
  • Banxico began circulating a limited two‑ounce silver 10‑peso coin and temporary banknotes bearing the “100 Aniversario 1925–2025” legend, all valid as legal tender through authorized distributors and bank exchanges.
  • Headline inflation stands at 3.49% following a benchmark reduction to 7.75%, and the governing board signaled it will consider additional cuts in upcoming meetings.
  • Business coverage reported a recent pact with the banking association for loan guarantees of up to 80% to encourage lending to micro and small enterprises.