Pinoy Numismatist Network

A closer comparison of the Calungsod overprint with the logo which came from the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), one would surely spot a big difference. The islands of Guam and Cebu (place of origin and martyrdom) are supposed to be included among the palm leaves incorporated in its design. The question now is, where is … Continue reading »

Philippine 50 PESO - Canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod Overprint New Design Series “Seal Type 4″ Issue (1987-1994) New Design Series “Seal Type 5″ Issue (1995-present) 1998 ► Introduction of year mark 1999 ► Names of banknote signatories were added 2001 ► Introduction of 0.75 mm embedded security thread 2001 ► Text inscriptions “Dating Gusali ng Batasan” was changed to … Continue reading »

Philippine 20 PESO New Generation Currency Series (Dec 2010-present) Obverse : President Manuel L. Quezon, Filipino as the National Language, Malacañang Palace, Seal of the President and the new BSP Seal. Reverse : Banaue Rice Terraces; the palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) popularly known as “coffee alamid” from the mountains of the Cordilleras, famous for producing … Continue reading »

Philippine 100 PESO - Manila Hotel centennial commemorative overprint New Design Series “Seal Type 4″ Issue (1987-1994) New Design Series “Seal Type 5″ Issue (1995-present) 1998 ► Introduction of year mark. 1998 ► Names of banknote signatories were added (ESTRADA – SINGSON) 2001 ► Introduction of  iridescent band & stitched security thread. Obverse: Manuel A. Roxas, Raising of the PH … Continue reading »

KM# 271a – Philippine 25 SENTIMO New BSP Coin Series (1995 – Present) Metallic Content: Brass plated Steel (plating not less than 25 microns on steel substrate) Diameter: 20 mm Weight: 3.8 g Edge: Plain

In a Manila Bulletin recent article, the old “New Design Series” (NDS) banknotes will undergo Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) formal currency retirement or demonetization program and be demonetized by 2015, afterwards the “New Generation Currency” (NGC) banknotes shall be the only legal notes to be acknowledged. The start for NDS’ demonetization is said to be … Continue reading »

According to a recent article from The Philippine Star, studies for a new generation of coins are currently being conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and probably be unveiled in 2014. From an interview BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said that we’ll soon to have a set of new generation of coins. Security features, … Continue reading »

For twenty seven years it has eluded the eyes of many, most wouldn’t even know its’ existence. But this month, the Pilipino numismatic community was in awe as the rare “1985 Marcos – Fernandez 500 piso bill” showed up in pinoynotes.hostoi.com, one of the most reliable site on Philippine banknotes. This note is cited for … Continue reading »

This month of December, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will release a one-piso Rizal commemorative coin. BSP has issued 10 million pieces of these one-peso coin, minted as a tribute to the national hero Jose Rizal who just celebrated his 150th birth anniversary last June 19, 2011. The coin’s obverse side bears Rizal’s portrait bust, … Continue reading »

If your looking for old coins and banknotes, folders, holders or other things you might need for your collection, best to visit the following: JC Coins and Antiques (owned by Jun Cuartero) @ Green Hills Shopping Center (SITE MAP HERE) (Furniture Area) De Jesus Variety Store (owned by Ray De Jesus) @ Recto near Mendiola (SITE … Continue reading »

It really didn’t came up to me until a friend of mine posted her new generation banknote and asked, Why does PNOY uses the middle initial S over the rightful C, given Cory, her mother as “Cojuangco”? Not to let my self pondering, I’ve done some net search and found this very direct answer. Why … Continue reading »