05/05/2026
NEW RELEASE: 10 PISO ASEAN PHILIPPINES 2026 COMMEMORATIVE COIN
To mark the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched this circulating commemorative coin carrying the theme:
“Navigating our Future, Together.”
Physical Specifications
- Composition: Nickel-plated Steel
- Weight: 8 grams
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Thickness: 2.05 mm
- Edge: Milled with lettering “Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas”
Design Overview
Obverse (Front)
Features the bust of Apolinario Mabini, along with the denomination “10 PISO”, year “2026”, and mint mark. Set against a microtext background of “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS”.
Reverse (Back)
Showcases the official ASEAN 2026 logo, BSP logo, and a functional QR code that directs users straight to the official BSP website!
Key Significance
👉 Represents regional cooperation, economic integration, and Philippine leadership in ASEAN
👉 Innovative design that bridges physical currency and digital information
👉 Proudly minted locally at the BSP Security Plant Complex, Quezon City
👉 Circulating legal tender – valid for use nationwide!
Collector's Value
This is a very new coin and BSP has not yet released official mintage data.
Important note: This is a circulating commemorative coin, not a limited "non-circulating commemorative coin". Based on past releases, coins of this type are likely mass-produced, which affects their rarity and collectibility.
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