The MXN (Mexican Peso) has been Mexico’s currency since 1821, with a symbol ($) shared with the USD. Coins range from 5¢ to 20 pesos, and bills from 20 to 1,000 pesos. Newer notes honor Mexican culture, like Frida Kahlo on the 500-peso bill—explore them at the Bank of Mexico.
BRL Information
The BRL (Brazilian Real) is Brazil’s currency, introduced in 1994 to tame hyperinflation. Coins come in 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos and 1 real, with bills from 2 to 200 reais. Each note features an animal—like the jaguar on the 50—reflecting Brazil’s biodiversity. Check out more at the Central Bank of Brazil.
Did you know? (MXN)
The 1-centavo coin is so worthless it’s practically extinct in circulation.
Did you know? (BRL)
The real’s name comes from an old Portuguese coin meaning ‘royal.’