[ The World Times ] Axolotls on Mexican 50-peso Notes

When we think of axolotls, a type of amphibian native to Mexico, the first thing that may come to mind is their adorable appearance, which can be characterized by their faint smiles around their mouths. Unfortunately, these cute amphibians are significantly declining in number due to thoughtless human activities. 

 

To help raise awareness about the protection of axolotls, the Bank of Mexico recently decided to renew the 50-peso notes, along with the 200-and 500-peso notes that it had renewed a couple of years ago. The bank said that it will renew the 50-peso notes by including images of a smiling axolotl and Mexico City's Lake Xochimilco, which serves as a home to countless axolotls in the country, on the back. On the other hand, the front page will show the establishment of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, which was located in the present area of Mexico City.

 

The renewed 50-peso notes will replace Jose Maria Morelos, a Mexican priest and revolutionary who fought in the Mexican War of Independence, on the front page and the Morelia Aqueduct, built in 1785 in Morelia, Mexico, on the back. Although people will on longer be able to see Jose Maria Morelos, a historic figure, once the renewed 50-peso notes are put into circulation, they can still see him on the renewed 200-peso notes, which are scheduled to be put into circulation next year. According to the bank, the renewed 50-peso notes will be available in 2022.