The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) introduced the First Philippine Polymer Banknote (FPP) Series, featuring advanced security features and designs highlighting native species. The new series includes P500, P100, and P50 denominations, set to circulate in 2025.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ( BSP ) on Thursday unveiled the First Philippine Polymer Banknote (FPP) Series, featuring new banknote designs after the release of the P1,000 polymer banknote into circulation in 2022. Polymer banknotes are smarter, cleaner, and stronger. Smarter because they have advanced anti-counterfeiting features and a smaller carbon footprint. Cleaner because viruses and bacteria do not survive as long on polymer than on paper.
Stronger because they last longer than their paper counterparts, said BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona in a ceremony at Malacañang. The new polymer banknote denominations come in P500, P100, and P50 which showcases images of native and protective species as well as local weave designs. The P1,000 polymer banknote released in April 2022 featured the Philippine eagle. But for the new polymer banknotes, the P500 will have the Visayan spotted deer, the P100 will boast the Palawan peacock-pheasant, and the P50 will showcase the Visayan leopard cat. The new polymer banknote denominations are set to enter into circulation in the first quarter of 2025. But the BSP said that these will be available already this month in limited quantities. For his part, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. reminded the public that the paper banknotes will still remain in circulation. By upgrading our currency, we are making sure that every hard-earned peso stays safe, whether it is saved, whether it is spent, or whether it is invested, he said. I would like to take this chance to remind everyone: Our paper banknotes will continue to circulate and will remain valid, Marcos added. So, there is no need to worry about that, the cash in your wallet still has its value. The polymer banknotes are simply a step forward—stronger, more durable, better suited for today’s demands, while still preserving the essence of what makes our currency truly Filipin
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