Mexican 100 Pesos Banknote (Nezahualcoyotl Series)

This item is a Mexican 100 Pesos banknote, housed within a deep espresso-colored wooden frame with a gold-toned inner fillet and a wide off-white mat. The banknote itself features high-quality intaglio printing typical of Banco de Mexico currency from the early 1990s. The obverse depicts a prominent portrait of the poet-king Nezahualcoyotl of Texcoco on the right side, rendered in shades of magenta, red, and brown. He is shown wearing a traditional headband and large ear spools. To the left of the portrait are symbolic elements including a stylized bird and Aztec-inspired geometric patterns. Notable markings include the serial number 'X0277496' printed in black in two locations and 'SERIE Y' indicated beneath. The text 'BANCO DE MEXICO' is centered at the top. The bill appears to be from the 1992 or 1994 series, often referred to as 'Nuevos Pesos' or the transition period shortly after. Condition-wise, the note shows some light vertical creasing and minor foxing/discoloration to the paper along the edges, suggesting it was once in circulation before being framed. The framing provides a professional presentation but obscures the reverse of the bill, which would typically feature a representation of a Templo Mayor sculpture. The ink saturation remains strong with minimal fading from UV exposure.