Philippine one-peso note explained

Denomination:One peso
Country:Philippines
Value:1
Width Mm:160
Height Mm:66
Security Features:Security fibers, Watermark, Security thread
Paper Type:90% cotton
10% linen
Years Of Printing:1918–1973
Obverse:PHP1 Pilipino series bill.jpg
Obverse Design:José Rizal
Obverse Design Date:1969
Reverse:P1 Pilipino series (Reverse).jpg
Reverse Design:Declaration of Philippine independence
Reverse Design Date:1969

The Philippine one-peso note (₱1) was a denomination of Philippine currency. On its final release, José Rizal was featured on the front side of the bill, while the Declaration of the Philippine Independence was featured on the reverse side.

This banknote was circulated until the Central Bank stopped printing this currency in 1973. It was replaced by coins upon the introduction of the Ang Bagong Lipunan series.

History

Pre-independence

Independence

Version history

Printing years

Banknote seriesYearPresident of the PhilippinesBSP Governor
English Series1951–1953Miguel Cuaderno Sr.
1953–1957
1957–1960
1961Andres V. Castillo
1961–1965
1970Gregorio S. Licaros
Pilipino Series1969–1970Alfonso Calalang
1970–1973Gregorio S. Licaros

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Value of 1941 Philippines One Peso Treasury Certificate Antique Money . www.antiquemoney.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150322164221/http://www.antiquemoney.com/value-of-old-currency-from-the-philippine-islands/philippine-islands-treasury-certificates/value-of-1941-philippines-one-peso-treasury-certificate . March 22, 2015.
  2. http://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecrees/presidentialdecreeno378.html#.UU7ZUluDR1M Philippine Presidential Decree No. 378