PRESIDENT Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Monday led the launch of the commemorative coin set to mark the country's 125th Independence Day celebration. READ HERE:
Joined by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla, the Chief Executive unveiled the coin set with 100-Piso, 20-Piso and 5-Piso denominations in commemoration of the 1898 declaration of Philippine independence , the birth of the country's first republic at the Barasoain Church , and the bravery of the Filipinos who fought for the country's sovereignty in the Philippine-American War .
Because in a very real sense, the establishment of a formal currency, like any country, is part of the definition of being a sovereign nation,' Marcos said in his speech.He lauded the BSP for using 'the best technology' in digital printing as he has 'never seen coins like these before' which features the first colored, non-circulation, commemorative coins produced by the BSP.
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