Philippine Peso ^[PHP]

The first regular coinage of the independent Republic of the Philippines. It is characterized by English inscriptions and classic allegorical designs inherited from the territorial era.

This landmark series marked the transition from English to Tagalog inscriptions, changing "Peso" to "Piso." Known for its large-diameter coinage, it features prominent national heroes like Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio. This batch represents a bold era of national identity and cultural pride in Philippine numismatics.

Representing the "New Society" era, this series features the distinctive ABL tagline and a revised state seal. While maintaining the national heroes from the previous period, the batch is noted for its transition in metal compositions and the introduction of smaller, more practical sizes for minor denominations. It is a key ideological chapter in Philippine history.

A favorite among collectors, this series celebrates the Philippines rich biodiversity. Each denomination showcases endemic species, from the Tamarao buffalo on the 1 Piso to rare local birds and plants. This batch reflects a shift toward environmental awareness and a more compact, modern coin format.

Introduced by the newly reorganized Central Bank (BSP), this series unified the nation's coinage for over two decades. It features the BSP logo on the reverse and refined portraits of heroes on the obverse. This batch tracks the evolution from copper-nickel to more durable nickel-plated steel issues.

Introduced in 2018, this series replaced the 1995 BSP series with a unified nickel-plated steel look. It features national heroes (Mabini, Bonifacio, Rizal) and stylized flora endemic to the Philippines.