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92 percent of ATMs nationwide are ‘polymer-ready’, says BSP

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Posted at Jan 28 10:44 AM

At least 92 percent of all automated teller machines (ATMs) in the country have been recalibrated to dispense P1,000 polymer banknotes, the BSP said. Read more »

BSP tells public: Use, accept coins for payments

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Posted at Oct 26 04:04 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Wednesday said coins that are currently in circulation are legal tender and therefore should be accepted as payments. Read more »

BSP, PNP file charges vs 5 people defacing banknotes

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Updated as of Sep 09 02:51 PM

Criminal complaints were filed against 5 individuals who were caught on social media video willfully defacing and mutilating Philippine banknotes, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Friday. Read more »

Weak peso to get support from 'hawkish' BSP: analyst

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Updated as of Jul 14 04:14 PM

A more hawkish central bank, as well as hefty gross international reserves will "prevent the Philippine peso from spiraling out of control," a Union Bank official said. Read more »

Filipinos urged to deposit savings instead of keeping money at home

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Updated as of Jun 15 12:49 PM

Storing banknotes and coins in containers such as jars, barrels, plastic bottles and cabinets hampers the efficient currency circulations causing an artificial shortage, the BSP said. Read more »

Do not iron: Tips on handling polymer banknotes

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Updated as of Jun 14 11:16 AM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Tuesday released guidelines on the proper handling of polymer banknotes. Read more »

BSP to circulate 500 million pieces of plastic P1,000

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Posted at Apr 28 01:09 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it will finish the release of at least 500 million of the new polymer P1,000 banknote in 2023. Read more »

Defacing money is a crime: BSP

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Posted at Apr 28 01:04 PM

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan on Thursday reminded the public that defacing Philippine currencies is a crime punishable by up to 6 years of imprisonment. Read more »

BSP releases first 10-M pieces of P1,000 plastic bill

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Posted at Apr 26 11:57 AM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Tuesday said it released 10 million pieces of the new P1,000 polymer banknotes to banks last week. Read more »

BSP says new P1,000 polymer banknote not for sale

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Posted at Apr 22 11:45 AM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Friday said the new P1,000 polymer or plastic banknote should not be sold or bought. Read more »

Don't buy P20, P5 coins at higher prices online: BSP

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Posted at Apr 19 02:36 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Tuesday said consumers should not buy the P20 and enhanced P5 coins at higher prices since these are still in circulation. Read more »

BSP tells public to exchange, deposit unused coins

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Posted at Mar 23 02:54 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Wednesday reminded the public to observe proper handling of coins including the exchange or deposit of unused currency. Read more »

BSP says unauthorized reproduction of Philippine banknotes 'prohibited'

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Posted at Jan 12 01:47 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Wednesday reminded the public that printing any image or likeness of Philippine banknotes without approval is prohibited. Read more »

Why our WWII heroes should remain on the 1000-peso bill

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Dec 14 07:33 PM

“[It’s] like killing these three people again, and it’s more painful than what the Japanese did,” says Escoda’s nephew on the BSP’s move. Read more »

BSP: Paggamit ng P20 bill, legal pa rin

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Posted at Sep 28 09:59 PM

Ito'y kahit tinatanggal na ang P20 na bill sa circulation o hindi na gumagawa ang BSP ng mga banknote nito. Read more »

BSP: P20 bill remains legal tender

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Posted at Sep 28 09:01 AM

The P20 bill will be gradually removed from circulation through natural attrition or until a banknote is no longer fit for recirculation, BSP says. Read more »

Children's book 'Cashaysayan' discusses origin of Philippine currency

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Posted at Feb 25 10:56 AM

'Cashaysayan' is a history book for kids and kids at heart that discusses the history of the Philippine currency, author Divina Gil Reyes told ANC. Read more »

'Not legal tender': BSP on alleged misspelled name of Duterte in P1,000 banknote

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Posted at Sep 30 02:57 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Wednesday the photo of a P1,000 banknote with the misspelled middle name of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was not a legal tender.  Read more »