The New One Peso Coin

As the year ends, Bangko Central ng Pilipinas has begun circulating 10 million pieces of the  new One Peso coin to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Philippines  National Hero Jose  P. Rizal.The coin is 24 millimeters in diameter at 5.35 grams , the same size and weight as the one-peso coin now in circulation .On the side of Rizal's portrait is etched "150 years","Republika ng Pilipinas "and "1861-2011".The reverse side carries the new BSP seal, “1-piso,” and “2011”. For many decades now, Rizal is still the proud owner or  face of the 1-peso coin.

I was just wondering  if we really needed  a new coin.All I know is that  placing historical figure in our currency is one way for  us  to remember  the Philppine History.I grew up noticing that coins and bills are exchanged every now and then but  hardly take  the time to reflect on the design or even read the text on them.

 Lapu-lapu used to be on the one-centavo coin and was last seen  in the aluminum coin with his earrings and head gear . It was so light it could float on water and was even used by the tailors as buttons. I haven't seen one but would love to have it to give to my coin collector husband.