Security features in the 20-peso polymer banknote (Type F)

Elementos de seguridad en el billete de $20 de polímero


The surface of the note is noticeable to touch—that is, it can be felt with the fingertips. When the note is new, the relief is perceived more easily.
In the 20-peso banknote, the color-shifting ink is found to the left of the body of the dove that appears on the left-hand side of the front of the note.
 

To the right-hand side where the see-through window is found, there is a geometric pattern with this kind of ink. The geometric pattern, exhibiting the same effect, can also been seen on the back of the note.

These features are part of the polymer from the time of its manufacture.

 


The micro-printed texts are small words and/or numbers which can generally be read only with a magnifying glass. On the front and back the text “20PESOS” is repeated several times.
microtexto en el anverso del billete de $20
   acercamiento microimpresión del anverso
microtexto en el reverso del billete de $20
  
acercamiento microimpresión del reverso
Front
Back
Also, the note has a diminishing micro-printed text, which consists of letters that decrease in size. The first row has the largest letter, which diminishes in size from one row to the next. You almost always need a magnifying glass to read the last rows.
texto decreciente en los billete de $20
  
This contains the text “20PESOS” and is found to the left-hand side of the banknote (seen on the front). To observe it, you need to view the note against the light. The thread can be seen on both sides of the note. Like the watermark, this security feature is part of the polymer from the time of its manufacture.

hilo denominativo en los billetes de $20

  


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
  
Fondo en el anverso del billete de $20
ubicación del ejemplo de fondo lineal en el anverso
  
Fondo en el reverso del billete de $50
Front
Back
This consists of impressions made on both sides of the note which, seen against the light, complement each other exactly. In the 20-peso banknote the map of Mexico and the wind rose are formed.
registro perfecto en el billete de $20
  
This consists of an image of the bust-head figure of the note and is found to the right-hand side of the figure (seen from the front). To observe this security feature clearly, you should hold the note against the light. The image can be seen on both sides of the note. This security feature is part of the polymer from the time of its manufacture.
marca de agua en el billete de $20
  
You can see the number 20 on top of diagonal lines. This feature is part of the intaglio printing and even deteriorated notes maintain the relief printing.
ventana transparente en el billete de $20
  
Polymer

These material makes the banknotes consistency and texture different from that of common bond paper. This difference is perceptible to touch. These banknotes are printed on a substrate that does not shine under ultraviolet light (also known as "black light").

Counterfeit banknotes DO shine under black light.
Billetes bajo luz negra
  
Fluorescence
The back of the 20-peso banknote is printed with fluorescent ink, which shines under ultraviolet light (also known as "black light").
Tinta fluorescente en el reverso del billete de $20 de papel
  

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.