PRE - 1980
Theme :Liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese by General Douglas MacArthur
Obverse :Portrait of Gen. Douglas McArthur, "Defender and Liberator of the Philippines", "Oct. 20, 1944"
Reverse : Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Philippines", "Fifty Centavos" / "One Peso"
Year : 1947
Denomination :50-sentimo & 1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme: 100th Birth Anniversary of Jose Rizal
Obverse: Portrait of Jose Rizal, "Jose Rizal * Centennial * National Hero", "1861", "1961"
Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Central Bank of the Philippines * One Peso *” / “Half Peso”
Year: 1961
Denomination : 50-sentimo & 1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme: 100th Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio
Obverse: Portrait of Andres Bonifacio, "Andres Bonifacio * Centennial * National Hero", "1863", "1963"
Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Central Bank of the Philippines * One Peso *”
Year: 1963
Denomination: 1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme: 100th Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini
Obverse: Portrait of Apolinario Mabini, "Apolinario Mabini Centenary * National Hero*", "1864", "1964"
Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Central Bank of the Philippines * One Peso *”
Year: 1964
Denomination: 1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme : 25th Anniversary of Bataan Day
Obverse : "25th Anniversary of Bataan Day" * "1942 . 1967*"
Reverse : Seal of the Republic of the Philippines * One Peso *”
Year :1967
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo
Obverse :Portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo, "Ikasandaang Taong Kaarawan * Emilio Aguinaldo *","1869", "1969"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * Piso *”
Year :1969
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Pope Paul VI Visit to the Philippines
Obverse :Portrait of Pope Paul VI, "Pagdalaw ng Papa sa Pilipinas * 1970 *", "Papa Paulo VI"
Reverse :Portrait of Ferdinand E. Marcos, "Pangulo ng Pilipinas * Piso * ", "Ferdinand E. Marcos"
Year :1970
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Two types: Silver Coin and Nickel Coin
Theme : 25th Anniversary of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Obverse : BSP-Manila Complex, "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas * 1949-1974", "Ika-25 Anibersaryo"
Reverse : Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "25 Piso"
Year :1974
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :3rd Anniversary of "Ang Bagong Lipunan" Sept. 2, 1972
Obverse : Portrait of Ferdinand E. Marcos, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 1975 *", "Setyembre 21, 1972", "Pangulong Ferdinand E. Marcos"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Piso *" / "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1000 Piso*"
Year :1975
Denomination :50- & 1000-piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver (50-piso); Gold (1000-piso)
Theme :1976 Annual Meeting of Boards of Governors
Obverse :Emblem of the four (4) prestigious international economic organizations - International Monetary Fund, International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, Internatioal Finance Corporation & International Development Association, "Board of Governors Annual Meetings 1976 Manila"
Reverse :Map of the Philippines, "Manila", "Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Piso * / * 1500 Piso"
Year :1976
Denomination :50- & 1500 -piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver (50-piso); Gold (1500-piso)
Theme :5th Anniversary of "Ang Bagong Lipunan"
Obverse :1500 Piso: Portrait of Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 1972-1977 *", "Pangulong Ferdinand E. Marcos"
5000 Piso: Portrait of Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos & Imelda Marcos, " 1972", "The New Society", "1977", "V Anniversary"
Reverse :
1500 Piso: Logo of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1500 Piso*"
5000 Piso: Seal of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 5000 Piso*"
Year :1977
Denomination :1500- & 5000 -piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold and Silver
Theme :Inauguration of the Security Printing Plant and Mint Complex
Obverse :SPPM Complex, Old fifty Centavo Coins, "Inauguration of the Security Printing Plant and Mint Complex * 1977 * "
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Ang Bagong Lipinan * 50 Piso"
Year :1977
Denomination :50-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Inauguration of the Security Printing Plant and Mint Complex
Obverse :SPPM Complex, Images of coins, banknotes and gold bars, "Security Printing Plant-Gold-Refinery and Mint", "1978"
Reverse :Bouquet of Philippine flowers, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1500 Piso *"
Year :1978
Denomination :1500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold and Silver
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon
Obverse :50 Piso: Portrait of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, a Seal, "1878-1978", "Manuel L. Quezon"
25 Piso: Quezon Memorial, "Manuel L. Quezon", "1878-1978"
Reverse :50 Piso: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 50 Piso *"
25 Piso: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 25 Piso *"
Year :1978
Denomination :25- and 50-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :United Nations (UN) Conference on Trade and Development
Obverse :UN Logo, "United Nations Conference on Trade and Development * 1979 *"
Reverse :PICC Complex, "Philippine International Center Manila", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "25 Piso"
Year :1979
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :International Year of the Children
Obverse :Portrait of a Filipino child & International Year of the Child emblem, "Pandaigdig na Taon ng mga Bata", "1979"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Peso *”
Year :1979
Denomination :50-piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver
1980s
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of General Douglas MacArthur
Obverse :Portrait of Gen Douglas MacArthur, "General Douglas MacArthur", "Ikasandaang Taong Kaarawn * 1880-1980 *"
Reverse :Leyte Landing, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "Leyte Landing October 20, 1944", "25 Piso" / "2500Piso"
Year :1980
Denomination :25- & 2500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (25-piso); Gold (2500-piso)
Theme :Pope John Paul II Visit to the Philippines
Obverse :Portrait of Pope John Paul II, "Pagdalaw ng Papa sa Pilipinas", "Papa Juan Pablo II", "1980"
Reverse :"Lorenzo Ruiz Martir na Pilipino", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1500 Piso"
Year :1980
Reverse :"Lorenzo Ruiz Martir na Pilipino", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "50 Piso" / "1500 Piso"
Year :1981
Denomination :50- & 1500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (50-piso); Gold (1500-piso)
Theme :World Food Day
Obverse :Crops & Fishes, "World Food Day", "1981"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "25 Piso"
Year :1981
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :40th Anniversary of Bataan-Corregidor World War II
Obverse :Conjoined portraits of an American soldier and a Filipino officer, "Bataan-Corregidor", "1942", "1982"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Piso*" / "Republika ng Pilipinas 1500 Piso"
Year :1982
Denomination :50- & 1500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (50-piso); Gold (1500-piso)
Theme: Marcos - Reagan
Obverse:Conjoined portraits of Marcos & Reagan, “Marcos - Reagan”, “1982”
Reverse:Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Republika ng Pilipinas *25 Piso*”
Year :1982
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme :University of the Philippines Diamond Jubilee
Obverse :UP Oblation Statue, Quezon Hall (UP Diliman Administration Building), Gonzales Hall (UP Main Building, "Pamantasan ng Pilipinas", "1908-1983"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 100 Piso *"
Year :1983
Denomination :100-piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver
Theme :1986 State Visit of Corazon Aquino to the United States of America
Obverse :Portrait of Ronald Reagan, "Official Working Visit * Washington, D.C. * September 1986"
Reverse :Portrait of Pres. Corazon Aquino, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1986 * 25 Piso" / "1986 * 2500 Piso"
Year :1986
Denomination :25- & 2500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (25-piso); Gold (2500-piso)
Theme :World Wildlife Fund
Obverse :Picture of Tamaraw, "World Wildlife Fund", "1987", "Anoa Mindorensis"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "200 Piso"
Year :1987
Denomination :200-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :People Power Revolution
Obverse :Diorama if People Power Event, "People Power Revolution * Philippines February 22-25, 1986 *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1988", "10 Piso" / "500 Piso"
Year :1988
Denomination :10- & 500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel (10-piso); Silver (500-piso)
Theme :Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino
Obverse :Portraits of 3 Indigenous Filipinos, Abaca Plants, Vintas, Rice Terraces, Hills, "Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino * 1988-1998 *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1 Piso*", "1989"
Year :1989
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
Theme :Save the Children Fund
Obverse :Picture of Playing Children, "Save the Children Fund", "1990"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "200 Piso"
Year :1990
Denomination :200-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Elpidio Quirino
Obverse :Portrait of Elpidio Quirino, "Elpidio Quirino", "Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan", "1890-1990"
Reverse :"Seal of the President of the Philippines * 2 Piso *", "1948-1953"
Year :1990
Denomination :2-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
Theme :1991 Southeast Asian Games
Obverse :Logo of SEA Games, "Manila XVI Southeast Asian Games * 1991 *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "150 Piso"
Year :1991
Denomination :150-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :400th Anniversary of Antipolo, Rizal
Obverse :Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage) on the San Jose, Hinulugang Taktak Waterfalls, Artocarpus incisa (Breadfruit tree), "Ika-400 Taon ng Antipolo, Rizal * 1591-1991*"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1-piso*"
Year :1991
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Jose P. Laurel
Obverse :Portrait of Jose P. Laurel, "Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan", "1891-1991", "Jose P. Laurel"
Reverse :1943 Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 2-piso *"
Year :1991
Denomination :2-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
Theme :6th Anniversary - Restoration of Democracy
Obverse :Philippine map & constitution, dove flying towards the ray of light, "1986", "1992", "Democracy Restored * VI Anniversary *"
Reverse :Portrait of Pres. Cory Aquino, "President Corazon C. Aquino", "Republic of the Philippines * 10000 Pesos *"
Year :1992
Denomination :10,000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold
Theme :50th Anniversary - Araw ng Kagitingan
Obverse :Philippine Flag, Dambana ng Kagitingan, Portrait of Philippine Soldier, "1942", "1992", "Araw ng Kagitingan * Ika-50 Anibersaryo *", "Dambana ng Kagitingan"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipina * 1 Piso *"
Year :1992
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel covered steel
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Manuel Roxas
Obverse :Portrait of Manuel Roxas, "Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan * 1892-1992 *", "Manuel A. Roxas"
Reverse :Seal of the President of the Philippines, "1946-1948", "Republika ng Pilipinas * 2 Piso *"
Year :1992
Denomination :2-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel covered steel
Theme :50th Anniversary - Leyte Gulf Landing
Obverse :Leyte Landing, "Leyte Gulf Landing's 50th Anniversary", "* October 20, 1994 *", "Leyte Philippines"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 100 Piso *" / "* 500 Piso *" / "* 1000 Piso *"
Year :1994
Denomination :100-, 500- & 1,000-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme :Pope John Paul II Visit to the Philippines
Obverse :Portrait of Pope John Paul II, "Papal Visit '95 * Pope John Paul II *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 100 Piso *" / "* 200 Piso *"
Year :1995
Denomination :100-, & 200-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference
Obverse :Portrait of Fidel Ramos, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "President Fidel V. Ramos"
Reverse :APEC Logo, "1996" "Philippines", "Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation * 2000 Piso *"
Year :1996
Denomination :2,000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold
Theme :Centennial Anniversary - Jose Rizal Martyrdom
Obverse :Rizal Monument, "Jose Rizal Martyrdom Centennial", "Ang Kagitingan, Walang Kamatayan", "1896-1996"
Reverse :Philippine Flag, "Republika ng Pilipinas", " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1996
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Centennial Anniversary - Andres Bonifacio
Obverse :Portrait of Andres Bonifacio, "Andres Bonifacio Centennial", "1897-1997"
Reverse :Philippine Flag, "Republika ng Pilipinas", " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1997
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1998
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Centennial Anniversary - Emilio Aguinaldo
Obverse :Portrait of Carlos P. Romulo, "Ikasandaang Taong Pagpapahayag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas", "1898-1998"
Reverse :Philippine Flag, "Republika ng Pilipinas", " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1998
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Reverse :CB Building in Ayuntamiento, Intramuros and BSP-Manila Complex, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 500 Piso *"
Year :1999
Denomination :500- & 5000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver/Gold
Theme :150th Anniversary - Jose Rizal
Obverse :Portrait of Jose Rizal, "150 Years", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1861-2011"
Reverse :New BSP Logo. "1 Piso", "2011"
Year :2011
Denomination :500- & 5000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel Plated Steel
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will issue this December a one-piso legal tender coin commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal which the country celebrated last June 19, 2011. Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan, now Luneta, on 30 December 1896 which ushered in the Philippine Revolution against Spain.
The face of the coin features the portrait of the hero and the markings, “150 years,” “Republika ng Pilipinas” and “1861-2011.” Etched on the reverse side are the new BSP seal, “1-piso” and “2011.”
BSP produced 10 million pieces of the round, grayish, nickel-plated steel coin which has the same size (24-millimeters in diameter) and weight (5.35 grams) as the one-piso coin currently in circulation.
Both the Office of the President and BSP’s Monetary Board approved the issuance of the coin.
Last June 17, 2011, BSP also paid tribute to Dr. Rizal through the exhibit, “Rizal in Our Midst: A Homage to Greatness,” which showcased coins and banknotes ranging from five centavos to 100 pesos since 1903 where Rizal’s image or monument appears.
BSP Issues 10-Piso Bonifacio Commemorative Coin
12.17.2013
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today announced the circulation of a ten-piso legal tender coin to highlight the nationwide celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Filipino patriot Gat. Andres Bonifacio. The BSP has previously issued P1-piso legal tender commemorative coins for the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal.
Widely regarded as one of the Philippines’ greatest heroes, Andres Bonifacio was a dynamic leader who founded the Katipunan, the nationalistic society that ignited the flames of the revolution which led to the declaration of Philippine independence in 1898.
The portrait of the Father of the Philippine revolution is etched on the obverse of the coin, along with the markings, “150 years,” “Republika ng Pilipinas” and “2013.” The reverse side, meanwhile, features the BSP seal, the signature of the hero, the Bonifacio monument and the markings, “150 years,” “1863-2013” and “Dangal at Kabayanihan.”
The BSP will produce 10 million pieces of the Bonifacio commemorative coin which has the same size (26.5-millimeters in diameter) and weight (8.70 grams) as the ten-piso coin currently in circulation.
The issuance of the coin was recommended by the BSP’s Monetary Board and approved by the Office of the President.
BSP ISSUES THREE NEW LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE COINS
12.19.2014
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas today announced that three new limited edition commemorative circulation coins will be available starting Monday, 22 December 2014. The new coins commemorate the following:
1. The Bagong Bayani Commemorative Coin in honor of Overseas Filipinos on the 5-piso circulating coin;
2. The 150th year of Philippine Hero Apolinario Mabini on the 10-piso circulating coin; and
3. The Leyte Landing which was a turning point for the liberation of the Philippines during World War II on the 5-piso circulating coin
As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events and heroic Filipinos in our country’s history through the minting of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes.
The most recent commemorative circulation coins issued by the BSP were for the 150th year of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal in 2011 and the 150th year of Philippine Hero Andres Bonifacio in 2013.
The BSP also announced today the minting by the BSP of 50-piso and 500-piso commemorative coins in time for the Papal visit in January next year.
BSP Issues Limited Edition Commemorative Coins for the Papal Visit
01.14.2015
To commemorate the state and pastoral visit of Pope Francis, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today announced the issuance of limited edition 50-piso and 500-piso papal coins. Both coins are legal tender and will be sold for P100.00 and P1,000.00, respectively, to cover production, packaging and other costs. The coins are minted under a licensing agreement with the Vatican.
As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events in our country’s history through the minting of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes. Papal commemorative coins were also issued for the 1970 visit of Pope Paul VI, and for the 1981 and 1995 papal visits of Pope John Paul II.
The 50-piso Commemorative Coin for Pope Francis is made of Nickel Brass while the 500-piso is made of Nordic Gold with gold plating. Featured on both coins are:.
BSP Issues New Limited Edition Miguel Malvar Commemorative Coin
12.21.2015
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas today announced that the new limited edition 10-Piso commemorative circulation coin for the 150th birth anniversary of Philippine hero Miguel Malvar will be available starting tomorrow, 22 December 2015, at BSP offices and branches.1
The obverse side of the Miguel Malvar commemorative coin shows the portrait of Miguel Malvar and the markings “10-Piso”, “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS” and “Heneral Miguel Malvar”. The reverse side has the new seal of the BSP and the markings “150 taon”, “1865-2015”, and the “Monument of Malvar”. The BSP will issue 10 million pieces of this commemorative coin.
Miguel Malvar was the last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans during the revolution. After the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo and the surrender of other Filipino generals, Miguel Malvar assumed full command of the revolutionary forces. General Malvar’s valor, resilience and patriotism serve as inspiration to our fellow Filipinos.
As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events and heroic Filipinos in our country’s history through the minting of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes.
The most recent commemorative coins issued by the BSP were for the 150th year of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal in 2011, the 150th year of Philippine Hero Andres Bonifacio in 2013, 150th year of Philippine Hero Apolinario Mabini, 70th Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landing and Bagong Bayani commemorative coins in honor of overseas Filipinos in 2014, and the state/pastoral visit of Pope Francis in 2015.
1 The Malvar coin shall be available tomorrow, 22 December 2015, at the Cash Department-BSP Main Office (Manila) and Security Plant Complex (Quezon City), Davao and Cebu Regional Offices and Lucena and Iloilo Branches.
BSP Circulates the 1-Piso ASEAN Commemorative Coin
03.20.2017
On 1 March 2017, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) circulated to the public the 1-piso ASEAN 2017 commemorative coins. The coin was officially unveiled by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. during the launch of the Philippines’ ASEAN 2017 Chairmanship on 15 January 2017 in Davao City.
The issuance of the ASEAN commemorative coin aims to promote greater public awareness and interest on the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 and ASEAN cooperation in general. The ASEAN commemorative coin is a legal tender and has the following features:
BSP to Issue Limited Edition Commemorative Circulation Coins of Reverend Horacio dela Costa, General Artemio Ricarte and General Isidro Torres
08.24.2017
To preserve history through our currency, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will be issuing commemorative circulation coins in celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of educator and historian Reverend Horacio dela Costa, and the 150th birth anniversaries of two Philippine Revolutionary Army officers, Generals Artemio Ricarte and Isidro Torres.
Rev. Horacio Dela Costa 100 Years Commemorative Coin
Born on May 9, 1916 in Mauban, Quezon, Reverend Horacio dela Costa was the first Filipino dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Ateneo de Manila University and the first Filipino to become the provincial head of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. A Republic Cultural Heritage Awardee for distinguished historical writing and a charter member of the Philippine National Historical Society, he was one of the founders of the Philippine Historical Association, secretary of the International Association of Historians Asia, and a member of the National Historical Commission. During World War II, Reverend dela Costa helped bring clothes and medicines to Filipino and American soldiers who had evaded or escaped from Japanese prison camps, resulting to his imprisonment in Fort Santiago for two months. In 1975, he was diagnosed with cancer, and in 1977, he died at the age of 60.
Gen. Artemio Ricarte 150 Years Commemorative Coin
Hailing from Batac, Ilocos Norte, General Artemio Ricarte was born on October 20, 1866. When he joined the Katipunan, he adopted the nom-de-guerre Vibora (Viper). He was named brigadier general in General Emilio Aguinaldo’s army and elected capital general of the Filipino army at the Tejeros Convention, a rank which corresponds to the present chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. During the Filipino-American War, he was banished to Guam together with Apolinario Mabini. General Ricarte refused to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, so he was deported to Hong Kong. He eventually lived in self-exile in Japan for 25 years. Then he flew back to the Philippines to help Japan in the pacification movement. When the Japanese forces retreated to the mountain province where they made their last stand, General Ricarte followed them but caught dysentery. He died in 1945 in Kalinga, Mountain Province.
Theme :Liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese by General Douglas MacArthur
Obverse :Portrait of Gen. Douglas McArthur, "Defender and Liberator of the Philippines", "Oct. 20, 1944"
Reverse : Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Philippines", "Fifty Centavos" / "One Peso"
Year : 1947
Denomination :50-sentimo & 1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme: 100th Birth Anniversary of Jose Rizal
Obverse: Portrait of Jose Rizal, "Jose Rizal * Centennial * National Hero", "1861", "1961"
Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Central Bank of the Philippines * One Peso *” / “Half Peso”
Year: 1961
Denomination : 50-sentimo & 1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme: 100th Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio
Obverse: Portrait of Andres Bonifacio, "Andres Bonifacio * Centennial * National Hero", "1863", "1963"
Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Central Bank of the Philippines * One Peso *”
Year: 1963
Denomination: 1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme: 100th Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini
Obverse: Portrait of Apolinario Mabini, "Apolinario Mabini Centenary * National Hero*", "1864", "1964"
Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Central Bank of the Philippines * One Peso *”
Year: 1964
Denomination: 1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme : 25th Anniversary of Bataan Day
Obverse : "25th Anniversary of Bataan Day" * "1942 . 1967*"
Reverse : Seal of the Republic of the Philippines * One Peso *”
Year :1967
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo
Obverse :Portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo, "Ikasandaang Taong Kaarawan * Emilio Aguinaldo *","1869", "1969"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * Piso *”
Year :1969
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Pope Paul VI Visit to the Philippines
Obverse :Portrait of Pope Paul VI, "Pagdalaw ng Papa sa Pilipinas * 1970 *", "Papa Paulo VI"
Reverse :Portrait of Ferdinand E. Marcos, "Pangulo ng Pilipinas * Piso * ", "Ferdinand E. Marcos"
Year :1970
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component: Two types: Silver Coin and Nickel Coin
Obverse : BSP-Manila Complex, "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas * 1949-1974", "Ika-25 Anibersaryo"
Reverse : Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "25 Piso"
Year :1974
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :3rd Anniversary of "Ang Bagong Lipunan" Sept. 2, 1972
Obverse : Portrait of Ferdinand E. Marcos, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 1975 *", "Setyembre 21, 1972", "Pangulong Ferdinand E. Marcos"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Piso *" / "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1000 Piso*"
Year :1975
Denomination :50- & 1000-piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver (50-piso); Gold (1000-piso)
Theme :1976 Annual Meeting of Boards of Governors
Obverse :Emblem of the four (4) prestigious international economic organizations - International Monetary Fund, International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, Internatioal Finance Corporation & International Development Association, "Board of Governors Annual Meetings 1976 Manila"
Reverse :Map of the Philippines, "Manila", "Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Piso * / * 1500 Piso"
Year :1976
Denomination :50- & 1500 -piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver (50-piso); Gold (1500-piso)
Theme :5th Anniversary of "Ang Bagong Lipunan"
Obverse :1500 Piso: Portrait of Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 1972-1977 *", "Pangulong Ferdinand E. Marcos"
5000 Piso: Portrait of Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos & Imelda Marcos, " 1972", "The New Society", "1977", "V Anniversary"
Reverse :
1500 Piso: Logo of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1500 Piso*"
5000 Piso: Seal of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 5000 Piso*"
Year :1977
Denomination :1500- & 5000 -piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold and Silver
Theme :Inauguration of the Security Printing Plant and Mint Complex
Obverse :SPPM Complex, Old fifty Centavo Coins, "Inauguration of the Security Printing Plant and Mint Complex * 1977 * "
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Ang Bagong Lipinan * 50 Piso"
Year :1977
Denomination :50-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Inauguration of the Security Printing Plant and Mint Complex
Obverse :SPPM Complex, Images of coins, banknotes and gold bars, "Security Printing Plant-Gold-Refinery and Mint", "1978"
Reverse :Bouquet of Philippine flowers, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1500 Piso *"
Year :1978
Denomination :1500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold and Silver
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon
Obverse :50 Piso: Portrait of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, a Seal, "1878-1978", "Manuel L. Quezon"
25 Piso: Quezon Memorial, "Manuel L. Quezon", "1878-1978"
Reverse :50 Piso: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 50 Piso *"
25 Piso: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Ang Bagong Lipunan * 25 Piso *"
Year :1978
Denomination :25- and 50-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :United Nations (UN) Conference on Trade and Development
Obverse :UN Logo, "United Nations Conference on Trade and Development * 1979 *"
Reverse :PICC Complex, "Philippine International Center Manila", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "25 Piso"
Year :1979
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :International Year of the Children
Obverse :Portrait of a Filipino child & International Year of the Child emblem, "Pandaigdig na Taon ng mga Bata", "1979"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Peso *”
Year :1979
Denomination :50-piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver
1980s
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of General Douglas MacArthur
Obverse :Portrait of Gen Douglas MacArthur, "General Douglas MacArthur", "Ikasandaang Taong Kaarawn * 1880-1980 *"
Reverse :Leyte Landing, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "Leyte Landing October 20, 1944", "25 Piso" / "2500Piso"
Year :1980
Denomination :25- & 2500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (25-piso); Gold (2500-piso)
Theme :Pope John Paul II Visit to the Philippines
Obverse :Portrait of Pope John Paul II, "Pagdalaw ng Papa sa Pilipinas", "Papa Juan Pablo II", "1980"
Reverse :"Lorenzo Ruiz Martir na Pilipino", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1500 Piso"
Year :1980
Denomination :1500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold
Precious Metal Component :Gold
Theme :Pope John Paul II Visit to the Philippines
Obverse :Portrait of Pope John Paul II, "Pagdalaw ng Papa sa Pilipinas", "Papa Juan Pablo II", "1981"Reverse :"Lorenzo Ruiz Martir na Pilipino", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "50 Piso" / "1500 Piso"
Year :1981
Denomination :50- & 1500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (50-piso); Gold (1500-piso)
Theme :World Food Day
Obverse :Crops & Fishes, "World Food Day", "1981"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "25 Piso"
Year :1981
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :40th Anniversary of Bataan-Corregidor World War II
Obverse :Conjoined portraits of an American soldier and a Filipino officer, "Bataan-Corregidor", "1942", "1982"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 50 Piso*" / "Republika ng Pilipinas 1500 Piso"
Year :1982
Denomination :50- & 1500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (50-piso); Gold (1500-piso)
Theme: Marcos - Reagan
Obverse:Conjoined portraits of Marcos & Reagan, “Marcos - Reagan”, “1982”
Reverse:Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, “Republika ng Pilipinas *25 Piso*”
Year :1982
Denomination :25-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme :University of the Philippines Diamond Jubilee
Obverse :UP Oblation Statue, Quezon Hall (UP Diliman Administration Building), Gonzales Hall (UP Main Building, "Pamantasan ng Pilipinas", "1908-1983"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 100 Piso *"
Year :1983
Denomination :100-piso
Precious Metal Component : Silver
Theme :1986 State Visit of Corazon Aquino to the United States of America
Obverse :Portrait of Ronald Reagan, "Official Working Visit * Washington, D.C. * September 1986"
Reverse :Portrait of Pres. Corazon Aquino, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1986 * 25 Piso" / "1986 * 2500 Piso"
Year :1986
Denomination :25- & 2500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver (25-piso); Gold (2500-piso)
Theme :World Wildlife Fund
Obverse :Picture of Tamaraw, "World Wildlife Fund", "1987", "Anoa Mindorensis"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "200 Piso"
Year :1987
Denomination :200-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :People Power Revolution
Obverse :Diorama if People Power Event, "People Power Revolution * Philippines February 22-25, 1986 *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1988", "10 Piso" / "500 Piso"
Year :1988
Denomination :10- & 500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel (10-piso); Silver (500-piso)
Theme :Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino
Obverse :Portraits of 3 Indigenous Filipinos, Abaca Plants, Vintas, Rice Terraces, Hills, "Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino * 1988-1998 *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1 Piso*", "1989"
Year :1989
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
1990s
Theme :Save the Children Fund
Obverse :Picture of Playing Children, "Save the Children Fund", "1990"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "200 Piso"
Year :1990
Denomination :200-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :100th Birth Anniversary of Elpidio Quirino
Obverse :Portrait of Elpidio Quirino, "Elpidio Quirino", "Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan", "1890-1990"
Reverse :"Seal of the President of the Philippines * 2 Piso *", "1948-1953"
Year :1990
Denomination :2-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
Theme :1991 Southeast Asian Games
Obverse :Logo of SEA Games, "Manila XVI Southeast Asian Games * 1991 *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "150 Piso"
Year :1991
Denomination :150-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Obverse :Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage) on the San Jose, Hinulugang Taktak Waterfalls, Artocarpus incisa (Breadfruit tree), "Ika-400 Taon ng Antipolo, Rizal * 1591-1991*"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 1-piso*"
Year :1991
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
Obverse :Portrait of Jose P. Laurel, "Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan", "1891-1991", "Jose P. Laurel"
Reverse :1943 Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 2-piso *"
Year :1991
Denomination :2-piso
Precious Metal Component :Copper, Nickel
Theme :6th Anniversary - Restoration of Democracy
Obverse :Philippine map & constitution, dove flying towards the ray of light, "1986", "1992", "Democracy Restored * VI Anniversary *"
Reverse :Portrait of Pres. Cory Aquino, "President Corazon C. Aquino", "Republic of the Philippines * 10000 Pesos *"
Year :1992
Denomination :10,000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold
Theme :50th Anniversary - Araw ng Kagitingan
Obverse :Philippine Flag, Dambana ng Kagitingan, Portrait of Philippine Soldier, "1942", "1992", "Araw ng Kagitingan * Ika-50 Anibersaryo *", "Dambana ng Kagitingan"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipina * 1 Piso *"
Year :1992
Denomination :1-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel covered steel
Obverse :Portrait of Manuel Roxas, "Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan * 1892-1992 *", "Manuel A. Roxas"
Reverse :Seal of the President of the Philippines, "1946-1948", "Republika ng Pilipinas * 2 Piso *"
Year :1992
Denomination :2-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel covered steel
Theme :50th Anniversary - Leyte Gulf Landing
Obverse :Leyte Landing, "Leyte Gulf Landing's 50th Anniversary", "* October 20, 1994 *", "Leyte Philippines"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 100 Piso *" / "* 500 Piso *" / "* 1000 Piso *"
Year :1994
Denomination :100-, 500- & 1,000-piso
Precious Metal Component: Silver
Theme :Pope John Paul II Visit to the Philippines
Obverse :Portrait of Pope John Paul II, "Papal Visit '95 * Pope John Paul II *"
Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 100 Piso *" / "* 200 Piso *"
Year :1995
Denomination :100-, & 200-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference
Obverse :Portrait of Fidel Ramos, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "President Fidel V. Ramos"
Reverse :APEC Logo, "1996" "Philippines", "Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation * 2000 Piso *"
Year :1996
Denomination :2,000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Gold
Theme :Centennial Anniversary - Jose Rizal Martyrdom
Obverse :Rizal Monument, "Jose Rizal Martyrdom Centennial", "Ang Kagitingan, Walang Kamatayan", "1896-1996"
Reverse :Philippine Flag, "Republika ng Pilipinas", " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1996
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Centennial Anniversary - Andres Bonifacio
Obverse :Portrait of Andres Bonifacio, "Andres Bonifacio Centennial", "1897-1997"
Reverse :Philippine Flag, "Republika ng Pilipinas", " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1997
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Centennial Anniversary - Carlos P. Romulo
Obverse :Portrait of Carlos P. Romulo, "Carlos P. Romulo Centennial", "1898-1998"Reverse :Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1998
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :Centennial Anniversary - Emilio Aguinaldo
Obverse :Portrait of Carlos P. Romulo, "Ikasandaang Taong Pagpapahayag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas", "1898-1998"
Reverse :Philippine Flag, "Republika ng Pilipinas", " * 500 Piso *"
Year :1998
Denomination :500-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver
Theme :50th Anniversary - Central Banking
Obverse :1994 Central Bank (CB) Logo & 1993 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Logo, "1949", "1999", Limampung Taon ng Pagbabangko Sentral sa Pilipinas"Reverse :CB Building in Ayuntamiento, Intramuros and BSP-Manila Complex, "Republika ng Pilipinas * 500 Piso *"
Year :1999
Denomination :500- & 5000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Silver/Gold
Theme :150th Anniversary - Jose Rizal
Obverse :Portrait of Jose Rizal, "150 Years", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1861-2011"
Reverse :New BSP Logo. "1 Piso", "2011"
Year :2011
Denomination :500- & 5000-piso
Precious Metal Component :Nickel Plated Steel
BSP to Issue One-Piso Commemorative Rizal Coin in December
12.09.2011The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will issue this December a one-piso legal tender coin commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal which the country celebrated last June 19, 2011. Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan, now Luneta, on 30 December 1896 which ushered in the Philippine Revolution against Spain.
The face of the coin features the portrait of the hero and the markings, “150 years,” “Republika ng Pilipinas” and “1861-2011.” Etched on the reverse side are the new BSP seal, “1-piso” and “2011.”
BSP produced 10 million pieces of the round, grayish, nickel-plated steel coin which has the same size (24-millimeters in diameter) and weight (5.35 grams) as the one-piso coin currently in circulation.
Both the Office of the President and BSP’s Monetary Board approved the issuance of the coin.
Last June 17, 2011, BSP also paid tribute to Dr. Rizal through the exhibit, “Rizal in Our Midst: A Homage to Greatness,” which showcased coins and banknotes ranging from five centavos to 100 pesos since 1903 where Rizal’s image or monument appears.
BSP Issues 10-Piso Bonifacio Commemorative Coin
12.17.2013
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today announced the circulation of a ten-piso legal tender coin to highlight the nationwide celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Filipino patriot Gat. Andres Bonifacio. The BSP has previously issued P1-piso legal tender commemorative coins for the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal.
Widely regarded as one of the Philippines’ greatest heroes, Andres Bonifacio was a dynamic leader who founded the Katipunan, the nationalistic society that ignited the flames of the revolution which led to the declaration of Philippine independence in 1898.
The portrait of the Father of the Philippine revolution is etched on the obverse of the coin, along with the markings, “150 years,” “Republika ng Pilipinas” and “2013.” The reverse side, meanwhile, features the BSP seal, the signature of the hero, the Bonifacio monument and the markings, “150 years,” “1863-2013” and “Dangal at Kabayanihan.”
The BSP will produce 10 million pieces of the Bonifacio commemorative coin which has the same size (26.5-millimeters in diameter) and weight (8.70 grams) as the ten-piso coin currently in circulation.
The issuance of the coin was recommended by the BSP’s Monetary Board and approved by the Office of the President.
BSP ISSUES THREE NEW LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE COINS
12.19.2014
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas today announced that three new limited edition commemorative circulation coins will be available starting Monday, 22 December 2014. The new coins commemorate the following:
1. The Bagong Bayani Commemorative Coin in honor of Overseas Filipinos on the 5-piso circulating coin;
2. The 150th year of Philippine Hero Apolinario Mabini on the 10-piso circulating coin; and
3. The Leyte Landing which was a turning point for the liberation of the Philippines during World War II on the 5-piso circulating coin
As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events and heroic Filipinos in our country’s history through the minting of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes.
The most recent commemorative circulation coins issued by the BSP were for the 150th year of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal in 2011 and the 150th year of Philippine Hero Andres Bonifacio in 2013.
The BSP also announced today the minting by the BSP of 50-piso and 500-piso commemorative coins in time for the Papal visit in January next year.
BSP Issues Limited Edition Commemorative Coins for the Papal Visit
01.14.2015
To commemorate the state and pastoral visit of Pope Francis, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today announced the issuance of limited edition 50-piso and 500-piso papal coins. Both coins are legal tender and will be sold for P100.00 and P1,000.00, respectively, to cover production, packaging and other costs. The coins are minted under a licensing agreement with the Vatican.
As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events in our country’s history through the minting of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes. Papal commemorative coins were also issued for the 1970 visit of Pope Paul VI, and for the 1981 and 1995 papal visits of Pope John Paul II.
The 50-piso Commemorative Coin for Pope Francis is made of Nickel Brass while the 500-piso is made of Nordic Gold with gold plating. Featured on both coins are:.
On the obverse:
• The portrait of Pope Francis
• The markings:
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On the reverse:
• The BSP seal
• The markings:
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BSP Issues New Limited Edition Miguel Malvar Commemorative Coin
12.21.2015
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas today announced that the new limited edition 10-Piso commemorative circulation coin for the 150th birth anniversary of Philippine hero Miguel Malvar will be available starting tomorrow, 22 December 2015, at BSP offices and branches.1
The obverse side of the Miguel Malvar commemorative coin shows the portrait of Miguel Malvar and the markings “10-Piso”, “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS” and “Heneral Miguel Malvar”. The reverse side has the new seal of the BSP and the markings “150 taon”, “1865-2015”, and the “Monument of Malvar”. The BSP will issue 10 million pieces of this commemorative coin.
Miguel Malvar was the last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans during the revolution. After the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo and the surrender of other Filipino generals, Miguel Malvar assumed full command of the revolutionary forces. General Malvar’s valor, resilience and patriotism serve as inspiration to our fellow Filipinos.
As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events and heroic Filipinos in our country’s history through the minting of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes.
The most recent commemorative coins issued by the BSP were for the 150th year of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal in 2011, the 150th year of Philippine Hero Andres Bonifacio in 2013, 150th year of Philippine Hero Apolinario Mabini, 70th Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landing and Bagong Bayani commemorative coins in honor of overseas Filipinos in 2014, and the state/pastoral visit of Pope Francis in 2015.
1 The Malvar coin shall be available tomorrow, 22 December 2015, at the Cash Department-BSP Main Office (Manila) and Security Plant Complex (Quezon City), Davao and Cebu Regional Offices and Lucena and Iloilo Branches.
BSP Circulates the 1-Piso ASEAN Commemorative Coin
03.20.2017
On 1 March 2017, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) circulated to the public the 1-piso ASEAN 2017 commemorative coins. The coin was officially unveiled by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. during the launch of the Philippines’ ASEAN 2017 Chairmanship on 15 January 2017 in Davao City.
The issuance of the ASEAN commemorative coin aims to promote greater public awareness and interest on the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 and ASEAN cooperation in general. The ASEAN commemorative coin is a legal tender and has the following features:
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BSP to Issue Limited Edition Commemorative Circulation Coins of Reverend Horacio dela Costa, General Artemio Ricarte and General Isidro Torres
08.24.2017
To preserve history through our currency, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will be issuing commemorative circulation coins in celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of educator and historian Reverend Horacio dela Costa, and the 150th birth anniversaries of two Philippine Revolutionary Army officers, Generals Artemio Ricarte and Isidro Torres.
Rev. Horacio Dela Costa 100 Years Commemorative Coin
Born on May 9, 1916 in Mauban, Quezon, Reverend Horacio dela Costa was the first Filipino dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Ateneo de Manila University and the first Filipino to become the provincial head of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. A Republic Cultural Heritage Awardee for distinguished historical writing and a charter member of the Philippine National Historical Society, he was one of the founders of the Philippine Historical Association, secretary of the International Association of Historians Asia, and a member of the National Historical Commission. During World War II, Reverend dela Costa helped bring clothes and medicines to Filipino and American soldiers who had evaded or escaped from Japanese prison camps, resulting to his imprisonment in Fort Santiago for two months. In 1975, he was diagnosed with cancer, and in 1977, he died at the age of 60.
Gen. Artemio Ricarte 150 Years Commemorative Coin
Hailing from Batac, Ilocos Norte, General Artemio Ricarte was born on October 20, 1866. When he joined the Katipunan, he adopted the nom-de-guerre Vibora (Viper). He was named brigadier general in General Emilio Aguinaldo’s army and elected capital general of the Filipino army at the Tejeros Convention, a rank which corresponds to the present chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. During the Filipino-American War, he was banished to Guam together with Apolinario Mabini. General Ricarte refused to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, so he was deported to Hong Kong. He eventually lived in self-exile in Japan for 25 years. Then he flew back to the Philippines to help Japan in the pacification movement. When the Japanese forces retreated to the mountain province where they made their last stand, General Ricarte followed them but caught dysentery. He died in 1945 in Kalinga, Mountain Province.
Gen. Isidro Torres 150 Years Commemorative Coin
More famously known as Matang Lawin, General Isidro Torres was born on April 10, 1866. He became a Katipunero while serving as cabeza de barangay of his town in Matimbo, Malolos, Bulacan. He attained the rank of colonel when the fighting raged around Biak-na-Bato, and General Aguinaldo appointed him brigadier general upon the organization of military departmental zones in Central Luzon at Mt. Puray. He was also named director of arms, assistant secretary of war, and later, military governor of Bulacan. He also represented Palaos Islands (Palua) in the Malolos Congress. The Americans offered him the gubernatorial seat of Bulacan, but General Torres refused it. After living in Japan for some time, he came home and settled in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija. He died in 1928.
The obverse side of each coin will feature the respective portrait of the historical figures, while the reverse side of all coins will feature the denomination P1, a silhouette of an eagle, the BSP seal, and the year mark.
Copyright: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
The obverse side of each coin will feature the respective portrait of the historical figures, while the reverse side of all coins will feature the denomination P1, a silhouette of an eagle, the BSP seal, and the year mark.
Copyright: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
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