Country and Currency Information

Mexico
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Time Zone (GMT):-8 to -6
Population:118,395,054
Capital City:Mexico City
Largest City:Mexico City
Currency:Mexican Pesos = 100 centavos
Currency Code:MXN
Banknote Denominations:20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1,000
Exchangeable Currencies:All major
* Lowest Returnable Note:50

* When selling currency back to most bureaux. Coins are generally NOT returnable.

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Mexico
Wednesday 29 April 2026 11:11am
Removal of information about disruption in the North of Nayarit state, following operations against organised crime (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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