Counterfeit $5 dos caritas Type 3
This is a Series M counterfeit, its most obvious characteristic being the absence of 'CINCO PESOS' in the underprint.
GENUINE | COUNTERFEIT |
Madero portrait Type 3 |
Madero portrait Type 6 |
González portrait Type 3 |
González portrait Type 6 |
'CINCO PESOS' in underprint |
'CINCO PESOS' missing |
This is known with XAS-Q control.
A counterfeit $5 note is listed in a notice published in Baja CaliforniaABCS, Gobernación, vol. 642, exp. 150 with just this distinguishing feature.
GENUINE | COUNTERFEIT |
On reverse the central rhombi, upper and lower,formed by curved lines | Formed by almost straight lines |