Introduction to Banxico’s Centennial Commemoration
On August 25, 2025, Banco de México (Banxico) marks its first century by releasing a limited-edition silver coin and transitional commemorative banknotes, both legal tender.
Silver Coin Details
The silver coin, minted by the Casa de Moneda de México, has a face value of 10 pesos and contains two ounces (62.2 grams) of.999 fine silver.
- The obverse features the Mexican National Shield surrounded by historical emblems and the Códice Mendocino’s emblematic bird.
- The reverse displays the Banco de México’s main building alongside the legend “Centenario de la Fundación del Banco de México”.
According to the decree published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación on June 6, 2025, the coin is circular with a diameter of 48 mm, a striped edge, and weighs 62.2 grams (equivalent to two troy ounces of pure silver).
Commemorative Banknotes in Circulation
The special banknotes will remain valid as a payment method and coexist with existing currency. Their obverse will display the legend “100 Aniversario 1925-2025” below the monogram and “Banco de México” text.
These banknotes can be obtained through authorized distributors like the Casa de Moneda de México and the Interactiva Economía Museum by exchanging them for their nominal value at banks.
Banxico’s Impact on Mexico’s Economy
Banxico’s centennial marks a significant milestone in Mexico’s financial history since its establishment in 1925. Its primary mission has been to preserve the purchasing power of currency and ensure financial system stability.
Over a century, Banxico has solidified its position as a cornerstone of the national economy, influencing monetary policy, banking regulation, and confidence in the Mexican peso.
Claudia Sheinbaum Headlines Banxico’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
During the centennial celebration, President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted Mexico’s economic solidity due to coordination between the central bank, the Secretariat of Finance, and private banking.
However, she emphasized that the main challenge is making the financial system more competitive and accessible, as Mexico ranks among countries providing the least credit relative to its GDP.
Sheinbaum stressed that millions of families, entrepreneurs, and small businesses struggle to access financing. She also noted that recent Banxico decisions, like interest rate reductions, have maintained stability without affecting inflation or foreign direct investment, even amid international uncertainty.
Sheinbaum emphasized that controlling inflation is a social responsibility, as price instability disproportionately affects lower-income households.
She acknowledged Banxico as a safeguard of economic stability and sovereignty, protecting families’ purchasing power and providing certainty during international crises.
Sheinbaum also highlighted that measures like the Paquete Contra la Inflación y la Carestía (PACIC) have helped control basic goods’ prices. “In recent years, we’ve shown that development with justice is possible by prioritizing well-being in economic policy,” she affirmed, recalling the reduction of poverty and inequality in Mexico.
