These are the coins and banknotes of the Philippines from 1942 to present. Aside from business strike coins, the Philippine mint produced various silver and gold commemorative coins and medals. Commemorative coins are probably the most acquired collectible item for coin numismatists in the Philippines. They are minted with better quality and sometimes made of precious metal, either silver or gold.
Republic of the Philippines
The first issue of Japanese Invasion Money (JIM) in the Philippines, introduced by Imperial Japan during World War II for use in the territories they occupied across Southeast Asia. Notably, JIM was the only currency issued by Japan specifically for its occupied regions during the war.
The second issue of Japanese Invasion Money (JIM) in the Philippines. Notably, the design of Japanese Invasion Money (JIM) resembled play money and offered no guarantee of redemption in silver or gold. As a result, it was unpopular among the local population and quickly lost its value. This decline was further accelerated by the Allied forces, who counterfeited JIM to destabilize the local economy.
When Manila fell to the invading Japanese forces, the rest of the Philippines lost access to its primary source of currency. In response, the Commonwealth Government authorized the printing of emergency and guerrilla banknotes. Unlike Japanese Invasion Money (JIM), these notes guaranteed redemption after the war, making them far more trusted and popular among the local population.
Coinage of the Philippines 1958 - 1966
Small Denomination English Series printed 1949–1971
Large Denomination English Series printed 1949–1971
Coinage of the Philippines 1967 - 1974
Pilipino Series printed 1969–1974
Coinage of the Philippines 1975 - 1998