KM# 272 – Philippine 5 PISO New BSP Coin Series (1995 – Present) Metallic Content: 5.5% nickel ,70% copper, 24.5% zinc Diameter: 27 mm Weight: 7.7 g Edge: Plain
Philippine 100 PESO 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 flag and lowering of US … Continue reading
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
Philippine 500 PESO 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 iridescent band & stitched security thread. Obverse: Bust portrait of Benigno Aquino, Jr., features two popular quotes from Aquino: “Faith in our people and faith … Continue reading
Philippine 100 PESO - De La Salle University 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 … Continue reading
Philippine 50 PESO New Generation Currency Series (Dec 2010-present) Obverse : President Sergio Osmeña, First National Assembly, Leyte Landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Seal of the President and the new BSP Seal. Reverse : Taal Lake, the deepest freshwater lake in the country which host Taal Volcano, the world’s smallest volcano and the place where … Continue reading