1915 Mexico 50 Centavos

South of the border, the mariachis still romanticize Pancho Villa in their "corridos." But what their street ballads don`t tell is how this colorful and controversial hero was responsible for creating a good share of Mexican Revolution coins and notes.

Revolution broke out in Mexico in 1910 and by 1914, Pancho Villa had risen to the rank of general, controlling the Mexican state of Chihuahua - with the command of an army of thousands that demanded pay! Informed of the urgent need for currency in the province, Pancho Villa replied, "If we need money, let us make it." Several days later, he ordered the printing of a variety of Centavo and Peso denominations. Villa`s army - and the general public - accepted the paper notes, putting the currency into circulation as legal tender.

Since no government treasury had ever officially backed the bills, they instantly became worthless when Pancho Villa surrendered his forces in Chihuahua. Today, collectors prize these legendary notes that helped fund a revolution. Don`t hesitate to order your 1915 50 Centavos issue today!