This very rare Spanish-Philippine coin was sold for 15, 500 euros as lot 1083 in the December auction of Cayon Numismatica and is considered as one of the most elusive coins of Philippine numismatic. The coins of one and two cents of weight, minted in Madrid at the hands of Bartolomé Maura, were made by order … Read more
New Jose Rizal one-peso coins the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas minted to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the country’s national hero have begun circulating through the financial system. The coins are of the same size and weight as the one-peso coin now in circulation —24 millimeters in diameter at 5.35 grams. On the side … Read more
In light of the issuance of the new peso bank notes, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has called on the public to be aware of the security features added to the bills in order to easily detect counterfeits. Speaking at the sidelines of the launch of an anti-counterfeit campaign spearheaded by the BSP in … Read more
Although the Philippines was under Spain for over 300 years, minting of coins bearing the Coat of Arms of Manila or the symbol of Spain’s rule over the archipelago was not a priority of the Spanish government due to absence of local mineral resources such as silver and copper which were the major components for … Read more
Piloncitos is the earliest form of precious metal based currency of the Philippines. It is likely made of pure gold with a weight ranging between .5 grams to more or less than 3 grams. Piloncitos is not exclusively found in the Philippines as most collectors and local historians have agrees. Similar type of gold can … Read more
During the centennial celebration of Rizal’s day, the Central Bank of the Philippines minted in limited quantities 50 centavo and 1-piso coins showing two angles of Rizal’s bust. The coins were produced in the United States and were made of .900 fine silver. The mintage of both coins were just limited to just 100, 000 … Read more
In the booklet “Know Your Philippine Currency,” the BSP advised the public to study and familiarize the characteristics, designs and distinct features of the central banknotes. The following are some practical steps to tell genuine BSP notes: * Feel the paper – Genuine notes are printed on a special kind of paper, which is rough … Read more
The Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade, an important economic infrastructure of Spanish colonial rule, was a flourishing trade that plied the Pacific Ocean, shuttling back and forth from Manila and Acapulco, Mexico from 1565 to 1815, carrying goods such as spices, porcelain, textile, furniture, gold ornaments, fixtures, etc is made famous by one single coin, the Spanish … Read more
108. (24 K Gold Hammered Bracelet dug in Butuan, Mindanao in 1970 weighs 4 grams), 109. (24 K Gold Hammered Bracelet dug in Butuan, Mindanao in 1970 weighs 6.2 grams), 110. (24 K Gold Barter Ring dug in Butuan, Mindanao in 1970 weighs 4.9 grams, 111. (24 K Gold Barter Ring dug in Butuan, Mindanao in 1970 weighs 3.9 grams), 112. (24 K Gold … Read more
In 1902 a bill was signed by the President Theodore Roosevelt authorizing a new and distinct coinage to be struck for use in the United States Territory. The designs were to signify the United States absorption and sovereignty over the newly established territory, the Islands of the Philippines, a former Spanish colony. After a number … Read more