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Philippine Numismatics

Learn about U.S.–Philippine coinage (1903–1946), including designs, mint marks, varieties, proof issues, and key rarities in this collector’s guide to USPI coins.

A personal collector story about how U.S. quarter dollars sparked curiosity through their reverse designs and eventually led to collecting Philippine currency.

Learn how to collect Japanese Invasion Money (JIM) and occupation medals in the Philippines, including denominations, design features, serial varieties, and collectible issues.

Learn how to collect Spanish-Philippine copper coins, including Barilla, Cuarto, and Octavo. Explore key identification features, historical context, and practical tips for collectors.

Learn how to collect Spanish milled coins in the Philippines, including pillar and bust types, key design features, mint marks, and collector insights for 1732–1825 coinage.

A practical guide to collecting Spanish cobs in the Philippines (1572–1773), including identification features, weights, mint marks, and key details for collectors.

A practical guide to collecting Charles and Johanna coinage in the Philippines (1565–1572), including key features, denominations, and identification details for early Spanish colonial silver coins.

Why were coins holed, and do they still have value? A closer look at how collectors interpret damage, history, and meaning.