Philippine ten-peso note
(Philippines) | |
---|---|
Value | 10 pesos |
Width | 160 mm |
Height | 66 mm |
Security features | Security fibers, Watermark, See-through registration device, Concealed value, Security thread |
Material used | 90% cotton 10% linen |
Years of printing | 1903–2001 |
Obverse | |
![]() | |
Design | Apolinario Mabini, Andrés Bonifacio, Katipunan flag, Kartilya ng Katipunan, Malolos Constitution |
Designer | Rafael Asuncion |
Design date | 1997 |
Reverse | |
![]() | |
Design | Barasoain Church, Blood Compact of Katipuneros |
Designer | Rafael Asuncion |
Design date | 1997 |
The Philippine ten-peso note (
History
Pre-independence
- 1852: El Banco Español Filipino de Isabel II (modern-day Bank of the Philippine Islands) issued 10 pesos fuertes notes.
Series of 1852 | Series of 1877 | Series of 1896 | |
---|---|---|---|
Obverse and Reverse | ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
- 1903: Philippine Islands issued silver certificates. Features the portrait of George Washington.[3]
- 1908: Banco Español Filipino issued notes.[4]
- 1918: Philippine Treasury Certificates issued with a portrait of George Washington.
- 1920: BPI issued notes.[5]
- 1936: PNB issued notes.[6]
- 1937: Philippine Commonwealth issued treasury certificate. Features the portrait of George Washington. This series were later overprinted with the word "VICTORY" on the reverse after the liberation of the Philippines under Japanese rule in 1944.[7]
- 1942: Japanese government issued series.[8] Features a farmer in a forest on the right of the obverse, with the text "TEN PESOS" on the center. Another version, this time featuring the Rizal Monumenton the right of the obverse, was released in 1944. The banknotes ceased to be legal tender after the liberation.
- 1949: Victory Series whoever in here released in 1949 in back "VICTORY, CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES" at back
Version history
Philippines (1936-1941) |
Victory Series No. 66 (1944) |
Victory-CBP Banknote Series (1949) | |
---|---|---|---|
Obverse | ![]() |
![]() | |
Reverse | ![]() |
Independence
English series (1951–1974)
Features the portraits of
Pilipino series (1969–1974)
In 1967, Apolinario Mabini replaced the portraits of Gomburza. The note is now predominantly brown in color. On the reverse, it features the Barasoain Church, where the drafting of the Malolos Constitution and the inauguration of the First Philippine republic took place. The design of the obverse was later revised, the font for the text Republika ng Pilipinas and Sampung Piso were changed, the color of the portrait of Mabini was changed to a lighter shade of brown and geometric lines were added on the sides and the watermark area of the bill.[10]
Ang Bagong Lipunan series (1973–1996)
In 1973, the "Ang Bagong Lipunan" text was added and was overprinted on the watermark area.[11]
New Design series (1985–2018)
In 1985, the bill was completely redesigned but the portrait of Mabini remained the same. New elements regarding Mabini's career were shown on the right side, namely, his “El Verdadero Decalogo" ("The True Dialogue") which served as the introduction to the Malolos Constitution as a quill and an inkwell.[12] The banknote was designed by Rafael Asuncion.
After the creation of the "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas" in 1993, its new logo was incorporated on all the New Design series bills.[13]
In 1997, the portrait of
In 1998, Andres Bonifacio was added on the watermark area of the banknote and the embedded security thread was aligned beside the portrait.
In 1999, the names of the signatories on the bills were added starting with banknotes featuring the signature of President Joseph Estrada.[12]
In 2001, the printing of this banknote was stopped after the
However, existing banknotes, along with
Version history
English Series (1951–1971) |
Pilipino Series (1969–1974) |
Ang Bagong Lipunan Series (1973–1996) |
New Design/BSP Series (1985–2018) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Obverse | ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
Reverse | ![]() |
Commemorative issues
Throughout its existence, the ten peso bill was often overprinted to commemorate certain events, namely:
- Inauguration of President Ferdinand Marcos: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas released the commemorative banknote in 1981 and features the portrait of President Ferdinand Marcos. Around it are the words "PANGULO NG PILIPINAS - FERDINAND E. MARCOS" with the date "HUNYO 30, 1981" is displayed below. There are two versions of the overprint, one with the wide collar and another with the narrow collar.[17]
Printing years
Banknote series | Year | President of the Philippines | BSP Governor |
---|---|---|---|
English Series | 1951–1953 | Elpidio Quirino | Miguel Cuaderno Sr. |
1953–1957 | Ramon Magsaysay | ||
1957–1960 | Carlos P. Garcia | ||
1961 | Andres V. Castillo | ||
1961–1965 | Diosdado P. Macapagal | ||
1970 | Ferdinand E. Marcos | Gregorio S. Licaros | |
Pilipino Series | 1969–1970 | Alfonso Calalang | |
1970–1973 | Gregorio S. Licaros | ||
Ang Bagong Lipunan Series | 1973–1981 | ||
1981–1984 | Jaime C. Laya | ||
1984–1985 | Jose B. Fernandez Jr. | ||
New Design Series | 1985–1986 | ||
1986–1990 | Corazon C. Aquino | ||
1990–1992 | Jose L. Cuisia Jr.
| ||
1992–1993 | Fidel V. Ramos
| ||
1993–1998 | Gabriel C. Singson | ||
1998–1999 | Joseph Estrada | ||
1999–2001 | Rafael B. Buenaventura | ||
2001 | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
References
- ^ a b Bernardo, Jesusa (January 1, 2010). "The Devaluation of a Hero & Promotion of a Counter-Hero: Where's Andres Bonifacio in the 5 Peso Coin? Make it P2.00. [Bonifacio series III]". SOBRIETY FOR THE PHILIPPINES. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Philippine paper money or banknotes of the Philippines". Papercoinage. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Antique Money – Value of 1903 Philippine Islands Ten Silver Pesos Certificate". www.antiquemoney.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Antique Money – Value of 1908 Diez Pesos El Banco Espanol Filipino Diez Pesos". www.antiquemoney.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "BPI museum traces history of banking in Philippines - MyCebu.ph: Cebu News & Features". mycebu.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "History - Philippine National Bank". www.pnb.com.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "'Victory' notes - WWII Philippine Currency". www.guerrilla-money.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "WW II Allied Propaganda Banknotes". www.psywarrior.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - BSP Notes and Coins - History of Philippine Currency - Demonetized Banknotes - English Series". www.bsp.gov.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - BSP Notes and Coins - History of Philippine Currency - Demonetized Banknotes - Pilipino Series". www.bsp.gov.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - BSP Notes and Coins - History of Philippine Currency - Demonetized Banknotes - Ang Bagong Lipunan Series". www.bsp.gov.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - BSP Notes and Coins - Currency in Circulation - New Design Series". www.bsp.gov.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "New Design Series". Pinoy Numismatist Network. May 26, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - BSP Notes and Coins - Coins in Circulation". www.bsp.gov.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - BSP Notes and Coins - Currency in Circulation - New Generation Currency". www.bsp.gov.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "BSP to accommodate select individuals to exchange old peso bills on January 3". GMA News. December 28, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "Philippine Banknotes: 1981 10 Piso Ferdinand Marcos Overprint". Barya at Perang Papel. January 7, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2018.