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Country: Philippines
Issuing Authority: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Denomination: 500 Piso (PHP)
Year of Issue: 2008
Series / Pick No.: Pick #196b.6
Serial Number Format: Two-letter prefix + six digits (example shown: GW969927)
Paper Type: Cotton-based banknote paper (rag paper)
Obverse (Front)
Portrait: Benigno S. Aquino Jr. (senator, national hero)
Primary Text: “Republika ng Pilipinas” / “Limandaang Piso”
Quote: “The Filipino is worth dying for”
Additional Elements:
Philippine national flag
BSP seal
Decorative guilloché patterns
Typewriter illustration (symbolizing journalism and freedom of the press)
Signatures Printed:
President of the Philippines
Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Reverse (Back)
Theme: Philippine democratic heritage
Main Visuals:
EDSA People Power Revolution imagery
Prominent building/monument associated with People Power (EDSA Shrine area)
Design Style: Multicolor intaglio with fine line engraving and layered patterns
Security Features
Watermark: Portrait watermark visible when held to light
Security Thread: Embedded vertical thread with repeating text/marks
Microprinting: Extremely small text around portraits and borders
See-Through Register: Front and back elements align perfectly when viewed against light
Latent Images: Hidden denomination visible at an angle
Intaglio Printing: Raised ink on portrait and key texts (can be felt by touch)
Dimensions
Approx. Size: ~160 × 66 mm (standard size for this series)
Circulation & Collecting Notes
Issued for general circulation starting 2008
This note belongs to the New Design Series
Popular with collectors due to:
Aquino portrait
Historic People Power theme
Rich symbolism and strong engraving quality
Condition & Grading
Graded Condition: Very Fine (VF 25)
Meaning of VF 25:
Clearly circulated
Moderate folds and handling marks
No major tears; design remains strong and complete
Holder: Professionally slabbed by DIM Currency
Collector Value (Typical Market Range)
VF 25 (graded): usually USD 8–20, depending on eye appeal and serial number
Uncirculated examples can sell for significantly more