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Philippine Numismatics

While the world braced for the Y2K bug in 2000, the Philippines quietly launched its first bimetallic coin—the 10 Piso Millennium Coin. Once a circulating coin, it has now become a prized collector’s item with growing market value and historical significance.

Last April 2024, I attended my very first numismatic show—and it was more than just coins on tables. It was a community, a classroom, and a marketplace all rolled into one. Here's what I saw, learned, and why I think every collector should experience it at least once.

Explore how Lapu-Lapu is represented in Philippine numismatics, from the 1-Sentimo coin of the Ang Bagong Lipunan series to modern commemorative medals issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Discover the Philippine commemorative silver one peso coins issued after World War II honoring national heroes and historic events from 1947 to 1970.

Explore the history of the Philippine 10 centavos coin, from its silver origins in the Spanish colonial era to its final circulation in modern Philippine coin series.

Learn the history of the 1936 Philippine Commonwealth commemorative coins honoring Quezon, Roosevelt, and Murphy. Discover their design, wartime story, and significance in Philippine numismatics.

Explore the history of gold and silver one-peso coins of the Philippines, from Spanish colonial issues to the U.S.–Philippine silver peso and the transition to modern coinage.

Learn about Philippine commemorative proof sets issued from 1974 to 1983, including their mintages, rarity, and why complete sets are highly collectible today.