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5 Piso date 2013 confirmed
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
PH’s new generation coin series by 2014
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
Philippines’ Award Winning Banknotes
The Philippines’ New Generation Currency banknote series, known as the NGC, received a finalist award for the Best New Banknote Series category during the 2011 Currency Conference held in Singapore last 5 October 2011. The award was given by the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA), whose membership includes central banks, financial institutions and industry … Continue reading
Error Coin’s error
This message was taken from PNAS yahoo group and was written by Mr. Erni Labao ===================== Hi Fellow collectors, I just want to call your attention on some questionable coins that has been floating around lately. I’ve seen samples being sold at eBay.ph and at least on one occasion in one of our local auctions. … Continue reading
BSP: Rizal on P1 coin makes him accessible
Rizal on P1 coin makes him accessible By Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) Manila, Philippines – Why is our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal whose 150th birth anniversary is being commemorated by Filipinos today, featured on a low denomination or P1 coin? The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has a simple answer: putting Rizal on a … Continue reading
The development of the Peso and it’s devaluation.
With the first 1-piso coin denomination appeared in 1972, PH’s peso back then has a relatively healthy exchange rate with US dollar, where PH ₱6.780 for US $1. Owning a single coin in those days’ means you’re affluent enough to have a hefty meal with still lots of extra change to spare. Others may recall … Continue reading
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