What is the official symbol of Mexico?

Answer 1

On the bills you can find famous Mexican people, such as former president Benito Juarez (MXN 20 bill) or "5 de Mayo" victor, General Ignacio Zaragoza (MXN 500 bill). On most coins' heads you will find their denomination (50 cents, 1, 2, 5, 10 pesos) while all tails show the Mexican coat of arms.

Answer 2

Just like everybody else, Mexicans have plenty of symbols regarding many aspects of the daily life. Some of them are exemplified below:

The skull which symbolizes death and is displayed during Day of the dead (Nov 1-2). This day is a mix of Roman Catholicism and Native American beliefs; the living remember their departed by mounting altars with candy skulls, Mexican marigold flowers and foods and items liked by the deceased.

The cross, which represents the Roman Catholic faith, and is the most common religion found in Mexico.

The Mexican flag and its coat of arms (an eagle atop a cactus, eating a snake) which are symbols of Mexico and can be traced back to the foundation of the Aztec Empire in 1325.

Answer 3

The most important would be the Mexican coat of arms or the Mexican flag; other common symbols include the Christian cross, several portraits of Christian Saints or the well-known Day of the Dead skulls.

Answer 4

Mexican currency uses the $ sign but in that country it means "pesos".

So, a Mexican bill reading "$100" is not 100 dollars, it's 100 pesos.

Answer 5

Its coat of arms, which shows a golden eagle devouring a rattlesnake, atop a cactus.

Answer 6

It is the Mexican Peso (MXN$ or MXP$).