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NATIONAL HEROES DAY OF PHILIPPINES

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, In : Others 

The final Monday in August is when this national holiday is observed. On this day, Filipinos honor and venerate the sacrifices made by all men and women who were revolution heroes and helped establish the foundation for their country's freedom. 

It is referred to as "Araw ng mga Bayani" in the Philippines, each year, honors the Cry of Pugad Lawin, which was the start of the revolution against the Spanish empire. A revolt that ignited the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire in 18...


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GUIDE FOR GRADING COIN CONDITIONS

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, March 16, 2012, In : Coin 
If we been involved in collecting rare or commemorative coins, we need at least to know the how to grade the coin condition as a basic bases to it's purchase value.

See the estimated grade / condition level designation above each pair of pictures. View each grade level and compare your coin. When your coin fails to match the details of a particular grade, figure your coin to be the grade prior.



Good ~ Very heavily Worn with even wear over the entire coin surface. Artwork is outlined but may la...
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1961 First Day of Issue Stamp/Envelop.

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, March 16, 2012, In : Postal Stamp 
The Colombo Plan is a regional organization that embodies the concept of collective inter-governmental effort to strengthen economic and social development of member countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. The primary focus of all Colombo Plan activities is on human resources development.



The "Plan" is not meant to be an integrated master plan to which national plans were expected to conform. It is, instead, a framework for bi-lateral arrangements involving foreign aid and technical assistance f...
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1985 420th ANNIV. OF FILIPINO-SPANISH FIRST PEACE TREATY

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, In : Postal Stamp 
The people of Bohol are said to be the descendants of the last group of inhabitants who settled in the Philippines called pintados or “tattooed ones.” Boholanos already had a culture of their own as evidenced by the artifacts dug at Mansasa, Tagbilaran, and in Dauis and Panglao.

Bohol is derived from the word Bo-ho or Bo-ol. The island was the seat of the first international treaty of peace and unity between the native king Datu Sikatuna, and Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legaz...

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1962 SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP/ FIRST DAY OF ISSUE COVER

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Monday, March 12, 2012, In : Postal Stamp 
Special Delivery is a postal service for urgent postal packets. Its meaning varies among postal services and is different and separate from Express mail delivery service offered by many postal administrations. Essentially it means that a postal packet is delivered from a post office to the addressee immediately once it arrives at the post office responsible for delivering it, rather than waiting for the next regular delivery to the addressee.



First Day of Issued covers depicts the 1962 Special...
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Josefa Llanes Escoda : BANKNOTES & STAMP

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Banknote 
Josefa Llanes Escoda, founder of the Girl Scout of the Philippines , is executed together with other Filipinos who have resisted Japanese Occupation during World War II, January 31, 1945. 

Great civic leader, social worker, suffragette and war heroine, Pepa, as she was affectionately called, was born on September 20, 1898 in Dingras, Ilocos Norte.

She was last seen on January 29, 1945. She was then apparently taken and held in one of the Far Eastern University buildings occupied by the Japanese...

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THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, In : Postal Stamp 


PHILIPPINE MASONRY:  Marcelo H. del Pilar and Dr. Jose P. Rizal conceived the idea of organizing Freemasonry in the Philippines.  As a result, Nilad Lodge No.  144 was established in 1891 with the consent of the Grand Oriente Espanol.  M.H. del Pilar, also known in the Philippine Revolutionary world as “Plaridel” earned the recognition of Father of Philippine Masonry. 
 

 
 Se-tenant Pairs, Sheets of 40 (4 x 10) 
 
 
The Filipino patriots like Rizal, del Pilar, Ponce, Lopez­-Jaena, the Lunas, ...

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Rizal@150 Php1.00 COMMEMORATIVE COIN...

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, In : Coin 

New Jose Rizal one-peso coins the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas minted to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the country’s national hero have begun circulating through the financial system.


   

The coins are of the same size and weight as the one-peso coin now in circulation —24 millimeters in diameter at 5.35 grams. On the side of Rizal's portrait is etched "150 years" and "1861-2011".

On the face of the grayish, nickel-plated coin is the portrait of Rizal, with the words “150 years...

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Queen Isabella II at Philippine Stamp Centenary: 1854~1954

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, In : Postal Stamp 
To commemorate the centenary of the first postage stamps issued in the Philippines under the Spanish rule, the postal authorities issued a series of special stamps. In the center of the stamp is an exact replica of the first stamp issued in the Philippines, the 5 Quartos carmine showing a profile of an effigy or Queen Isabela II of Spain, On its left side may be seen Magellan landing on its shores. He hold in his left hand a flag and his upraised right hand a sword. Directly behind him is a p...
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1974~1985 Php5.00 Ang Bagong Lipunan Series

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, In : Banknote 
The Ang Bagong Lipunan series literally means "The New Society Series". The name used to refer to Philippine banknotes issued on 1977 to 1985 by the Central Bank of the Philippines as replacement of Pilipino Series.

Obverse: Andres Bonifacio
Reverse: Organizing Katipunan
Color: Green






The banknotes are combo-signed by Marcos-Licos, Marcos-Laya & Marcos-Fernandez signatures in various sets of serial number issued.

Andres Bonifacio is one of the most famous Filipino Heroes, he's the founder of K...
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1974~1985 Php2.00 Ang Bagong Lipunan Series

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, November 3, 2011, In : Banknote 
The Ang Bagong Lipunan series literally means "The New Society Series". The name used to refer to Philippine banknotes issued on 1973 to 1985 by the Central Bank of the Philippines as replacement of Pilipino Series. Denomination of the ABL series is 2-piso to 100-piso.

Obverse: Jose Rizal
Reverse: Decleration of Independence
Color: Blue




In 1981 when Pope John Paul II visited the Philippines from February 17 to February 21, 1981 the Banko Sentral released a new banknote with overprint commemoratin...
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1958-1966 10 Centavos

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, November 3, 2011, In : Coin 
Metal: Copper Nickel-zinc
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Shape: Round

Obverse:National Seal, a Ribbon reads "Republic of the Philippines".
Lettering: CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Reverse: Lady Liberty with Hammer. Smoking Volcano on the right. Beaded circle around rim.
Lettering: TEN CENTAVOS.1966

Among this, the most rare date is 1958, quantity produced is only 10M pcs. This coin is one of my favs, we could see a combo design from American era which is...
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1937-1944 1 Centavo U.S. Administration

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, In : Coin 
Value :        1 Centavo (0.01 PHP) 
Metal :        Bronze 
Weight:        5.3000 g 
Diameter:    25 mm 
Thickness:     1.65 mm 
Shape:            Round

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, S 1944 
Reverse Lettering: ONE CENTAVOS, FILIPINAS
Edge: Smooth

The current value of the coin in USD2.0 or more for a very fine condition. Mine is only Php10.00/piece since it only be graded as "Good" from a close friend which is also a dealer. A fair enough price, but let's not forget that the value ...
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1903-1936 Once Centavo (US Administration)

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 20, 2011, In : Coin 
After the Spanish-American War in 1898, Philippines were ceded to United States as part of their settlement between Spain and US. During the US administration, they issued a coinage for the Philippines Islands under the commonwealth regime until 1935.

Below is the One Centavo (0.01PHP) and his specifications;

Year:            1903-1936
Metal:           Bronze
Weight :        4.7 g
Diameter :    24.8 mm
Thickness:    1.45 mm
Shape:         Round
Edge:            Smooth

Obverse Lettering: UNITED S...
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1963 Manuel Roxas FDC & Stamp (First Presidential Gem Series)

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, In : Postal Stamp 
1963 Stamps and First Day Covers commemorating President Manuel Roxas, the third and last President of the Commonwealth and the first of the Republic of Philippines. He was born on January 1, 1892 in Capiz which is now Roxas City. During World War II – Japanese Invasion in the Philippines, He secretly work on Philippine Army as Liaison Officer between US and Philippine Guerrilla Movements.

President Manuel Roxas served as the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines in a brief period...
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1974 Gabriela Silang FDC & Stamps

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, In : Postal Stamp 
May 15, 1974 First Day Covers in commemorating Gabriela Silang for her bravery against the Spaniards. Envelops are attached with a block of four stamps, issued as one of the Famous Filipino Series in the Philippines Postal Stamps.

Her complete name is María Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang (March 19, 1731 – September 20, 1763), she was the wife of the Ilocano insurgent leader, Diego Silang. Following Diego's assassination in 1763, she led the group for four months.

Together with Cariño, and S...
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The First Philippine Stamp under the Republic.

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Monday, October 17, 2011, In : Postal Stamp 
The stamp issued through commemorating the proclamation of independence of the Republic of the Philippines under the power of United States of America, July 4 1946. The set is compose of three types; Red, Green & Blue with the value of 2c, 6c, 12c consecutively in singles and 30 pieces per sheet. The stamp shows a Filipina woman with a native dress of our country, a crown of laurel and stand holding a Philippine National Flag, behind her is the different flag of other countries.

The stamp iss...
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1961 Jose Rizal Half Peso Silver Coin

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Monday, October 17, 2011, In : Coin 
The coin issued as commemorative for Dr Jose Rizal, his centennial birth from 1861~1961. This is struck at the United States in 1961 for the Philippines honoring the 100th birth anniversary of our National Hero for his struggle on independence from Spain. Recorded minted is 100,000 only.

Weight: 12.5 grams
Silver purity: 90%
Silver content: .3617 troy oz
Condition: Uncirculated (Unc)

I bought this coin together with the other One Peso Silver Jose Rizal Commemorative Coin for Php2,075.00 as a se...
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1 Piso Coin (1989) Philippine Cultures Decade

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, October 14, 2011, In : Coin 
Commemorating Philippine Culture Decade, One Peso. I know this coin long ago at my school days and used this to buy some sweets, at that time... I'm not quite yet interested to collect coins. I purchased this item now (2011) to other trader for the price of Php20.00/pc.

Obverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
Lettering: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, 1-PISO

Reverse: Busts of 3 Indigenous Filipinos, Rice Terraces, Hills, Abaca Plants, Zamboanga Vintas
Lettering: DEKADA NG KULTURANG PILIPINO, 1...
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1986 EDSA Commemorative Coin

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 13, 2011, In : Coin 
1986 People Power Revolution, commemorative coin. In honor to the brave Filipinos against the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos.

Year:            1988
Value:         10 Piso (10 PHP)
Metal:         Nickel
Weight:       22 g
Diameter:    36 mm
Shape:         Round
Edge:           Reeded
Demonetized:     yes

Obverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
Lettering: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, 10 PISO

Reverse: Symbolisms of prayer, courage, and love
Lettering: PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION, PHILIP...
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1970 Pope Paul VI (Demonitized Nickel Coin)

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 13, 2011, In : Coin 
Pope Paul VI Commemorative Nickel 1 Peso Coin, minted to commemorate the visit of Pope Paul VI to the Philippines 1970. For me, this is very rare coin which we can see two "heads" in single coin because one side features Pope Paul VI head and while the other side features President Ferdinand Marcos head.

Bought this item from "Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas", selling price is only Php100.00/pc. Unfortunately, the teller just give me directly this coin without sealed case because of that... we'l...
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Why collect old coins?

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, In : Coin 
During my college days I've been fascinated to collect coins. this is after I've heard the news that all old Philippine coins will be replace by a new design or series. However, some bad events happen and lost all my stuff. I just started back again nowadays to continue my long old hobby.

Old coins are much more interesting and valuable than newer coins for most collectors grading. But it depends on metal contain of course. Most old coins are made of valuable materials such as silver & gold, t...
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1944~1945 5 Centavos (US Administration)

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, In : Coin 
US government administered the affairs in the Philippines from 1903 to 1935 after the Spaniard colonization. The commonwealth formed after 1936 and the former shield design at the back of the coin changed but the front design stayed the same.


Denomination: FIVE CENTAVOS
Obverse: figure of a man seated beside an anvil and holding a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "Five Centavos", "Filipinas"
Reverse: arms of the Philippine-American Commonwealth, "United States of Ame...
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Philippine Banknotes

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, In : Banknote 
New banknote series issued by Philippine Banko Sentral last December 2010 to replaced the older version. I will soon filling this site my other personal collections and some of my friends shared items. For the meantime, we could flashback our banknote history through the below video I found at youtube.



God bless Kabayan.
Angat Pinoy.

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