Philippines 20 Centavos Banknote – 1949-1957 "English Series" – Central Bank of the PhilippinesVERY FINE/D15
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Estimated Delivery:Jun 11 - Jun 15
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Free Shipping & Returns: On all orders over $75
A Piece of Post-War History: The Philippine 20 Centavos Note
Own a genuine artifact from the early years of the Philippine Republic. This 20 Centavos banknote belongs to the iconic English Series, so named because the inscriptions were printed in English before the transition to Filipino (Tagalog) in later decades.
Issued following the inauguration of the Central Bank of the Philippines in 1949, this fractional currency was essential for daily commerce during the nation's post-WWII reconstruction period.
Historical & Design Highlights:
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Official Seals: Features the early Central Bank of the Philippines 1949 seal on the left, symbolizing the birth of the nation's independent monetary system.
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Thomas De La Rue Printing: Expertly engraved and printed by the world-renowned Thomas De La Rue & Company in London, visible in the fine geometric lathe work on the reverse.
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Presidential Signature: Carrying the signature of Carlos P. Garcia (President of the Philippines) and Miguel Cuaderno Sr. (Governor of the Central Bank), this note dates to the mid-1950s.
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Intricate Reverse: The back features a repeating "Central Bank of the Philippines" micro-text pattern within a complex green guilloché frame.
Product Specifications:
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Denomination: 20 Centavos
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Series: English Series (First Issue)
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Era: Late 1940s to Mid-1950s
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Serial Number: LM 745923 (Red ink)
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Condition: Circulated (Shows natural center fold and aging consistent with its history; paper remains intact with clear signatures and bright serial numbers).
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Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co., Ltd., London
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