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Philippine Coins, Banknotes, and Numismatic History

Philippine 
Numismatics

 

Learn the history of Philippine money, explore coins and banknotes across major eras, and build your collection with beginner-friendly guides, articles, photos, and videos.

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“Discover coins and banknotes from across Philippine history”​

Coins and Banknotes of the Philippines

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Start Here

 

Begin with a simple learning path designed for new collectors and curious readers. 

Learn the basics of Philippine coins, banknotes, and collecting terms to build a strong foundation.

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1

Starting your first Philippine Numismiatics journey

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 BEGINNER GUIDE

Understanding Philippine Numismatics

Choose a collecting focus, set realistic goals, and begin with pieces that match your interests.

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Building your first Philippine Numismiatics collection

COLLECTING GUIDE

Building Your First Collection

Protect your collection through proper handling, storage, and long-term preservation practices.

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Preserving and caring for your Philippine Numismatics collection

CARE GUIDE

Preserving Coins and Banknotes


Explore the Currency Timeline
 

​Follow the story of Philippine money through major historical eras, from colonial issues to the modern republic.

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Spanish colonial coins of the Philippines from 1865 to 1897

 

Spanish Colonial Currency

Explore cobs, milled coins, counterstamped pieces, decimal coinage, and Spanish-period banknotes.

U.S.-Philippine Currency from 1903 to 1946

 

U.S.–Philippine Currency

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Learn about U.S.–Philippine coinage, banknotes, and Commonwealth-era currency issued from 1903 to 1946.

Japanese occupaton currency of the Philippines from 1942 to 1945

 

Japanese Occupation Currency

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Study wartime banknotes, guerrilla currency, and commemorative medals from the occupation period.

"Learn the history, know what to collect." 


In-Depth Historical Articles
 

Deepen your understanding through selected articles that connect currency, history, and collecting.

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Spanish-Philippine Copper Coinage (1700-185)

Spanish-Philippine Copper Coinage (1700–1835)

Discover the copper coins that circulated during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

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U.S.-Philippine Coins (1903-1946)

U.S.-Philippine Coinage (1903-1946)

Learn the designs, mint marks, varieties, and historical context behind this major coin series.​

Old coins of the Philippines from 1865-1946

Coins Across Oceans

"From distant lands across the sea,
these coins arrived in history.

Through changing rule and shifting reign,
their forms would change, yet still remain—

 

one story shaped through time."

Collector Guides

​Build confidence with practical collecting articles focused on identification, strategy, and care.

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Explore Spanish-Philippine coins and learn how to collect colonial Philippine coinage.

 

Collecting Spanish-Philippine Coins

Learn about U.S.–Philippine coinage (1903–1946), including designs, mint marks and varieties.

 

Collecting U.S.–Philippine Coins (USPI)

 

HISTORY & CONTEXT

 

The Manila Mint

Discover how the Manila Mint, established in 1861, transformed Philippine monetary history by producing the first locally minted gold and silver coins.

RELATED READING

Varieties in Philippine Republic Banknotes

​Discover the varieties found in Philippine Republic banknotes. 

Collecting Cleaned Coins

​Learn how cleaning affects value and why some collectors still choose to collect them.


Gallery and Video
 

​Explore Philippine numismatics through real collection photos and visual learning.

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Browse Coins and Banknotes Through Images

View real pieces, commemoratives, and collection highlights in a visual format.

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 GALLERY

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Learn Through Video and Visual Guides

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Watch curated videos that present Philippine coins, banknotes, and their stories in an accessible way.

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