1915 Mexico Yucatán 100 Pesos – Comisión Reguladora del Mercado de Henequén – Revolutionary Currency Issue Raw

About this piece

Identification

• Issuer: Comisión Reguladora del Mercado de Henequén
• Location: Mérida
• Date: March 1, 1915
• Denomination: 100 Pesos
• Series: A
• Serial Number: 1487
• Catalog: Commonly listed among Mexican Revolutionary-era emergency issues.

Historical Background

These notes were issued during the turmoil of the Mexican Revolution. Yucatán’s economy was heavily dependent on henequen (sisal fiber), sometimes called “green gold.” The commission issued paper money backed by the henequen industry to facilitate commerce during a period when regular currency supplies were disrupted.

Condition

From the photos:

• Moderate circulation
• Several folds
• Light staining and soiling
• No major tears visible
• Complete note with decent eye appeal

Raw Grade of VF