Security features in the 200-peso banknote (Type D1)

Elementos de seguridad en el billete de $200

1. Intaglio printing

This gives the surface of the banknotes a characteristic which is perceptible to touch; that is, perceptible when you touch the note with your fingertips.
This consists of printing on both sides of the banknote which, seen against the light, are exactly complementary, forming the numeral 200.
Registro perfecto en los billetes de 200 pesos
  


This is a discontinuous thread which can be seen against the light and in which you can read the word "DOSCIENTOS" in small letters.

This thread shines when placing the the note under ultraviolet light (also known as “black light”).
Hilo microimpreso en el billete de $200
  

These frame the front and back of the banknotes, and in them you can observe micro printing, which consists of a repetition of the text “BANCO DE MEXICO".
Líneas microimpresas en el billete de $200
  
This is a continuous thread that shows a high degree of contrast when observed against the light. The thread can be seen on both sides of the banknote.
Hilo de seguridad en el billete de $200
  
When you observe the banknote against the light, you can see the image of Juana de Asbaje in clear, dark tones. The image can be seen on both sides of the note. This feature is part of the paper from the time of its manufacture.
Marca de agua en el billete de $200
  
This shines and can be seen when the banknote is tilted. It is blue in this denomination, and in it you can see the numeral 200.
Banda iridiscente en los billetes de $200
  
The iridescent band replaces the iridescent planchets (small brilliant dots that change color when observed from different angles), and which were previously included in the denominations of 50, 100, 200 and 500 pesos. However, some banknotes can still be found in circulation with this security feature.
Confetis en el billete de $200
  

This kind of ink allows the number corresponding to the denomination to change from gold to green when the banknote is slightly tilted.

This feature is part of the intaglio printing.

Tinta ópticamente variable en el billete de $200
  


The front and back of the banknotes have figures formed by lines of varying thickness and with varying spaces between them. Like the rest of the note, these are printed with lines and not dots. Thus, the images give their color to the note. Examples:
ubicación del ejemplo de fondo lineal en el anverso
  
ubicación del ejemplo de fondo lineal en el reverso
  
Front
Back
Cotton paper


These banknotes are printed on cotton-fiber paper. This material make their consistency and texture different from that of common bond paper. This difference is perceptible to touch.

When the banknotes are observed under black light, they do NOT shine. The imitation banknotes, when observed under black light, DO shine.

Billetes bajo luz negra
  
Fluorescence


The back of the banknotes is printed with fluorescent ink, which shines when exposed to ultraviolet light (also known as "black light").

These banknotes have color fibers—that is, tiny fibers embedded in the paper and distributed at random. Some of these fibers are visible at first glance, while the rest are fluorescent and can only be seen under black light.

In addition, the micro-printed thread shines when exposed to black light.

 

Mexican monetary law prohibits the imitation and total or partial reproduction of metallic coins and of banknotes, domestic and foreign, except in cases in which the Ministry of Finance has expressly authorized it.