1 Peso, Treasury (Philippines), Philippines, 1936–1941 (Pick 81)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1936-1941
Issuing entity
PhilippinesThis 1 Peso note was issued in Philippines by Treasury (Philippines), with dates recorded from 1936–1941. It belongs to the Peso (1857-1967) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Commonwealth (1935-1946). It measures 159 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 81.
Obverse: Apolinario Mabini at left, red seal at right. Its lettering reads “BY AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF THE PHILIPPINE LEGISTATURE APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JUNE 13, 1922 / THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OT THE / PHILIPPINES / ONE PESO / PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND / IN SILVER PESOS OR IN LEGAL TENDER CURRENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF EQUIVALENT VALUE / SERIES OF 1941 / MABINI / TREASURY CERTIFICATE”.
Reverse: Orange design. Its lettering reads “ONE PESO ONE PESO / ONE / PHILIPPINES / PESO / ONE PESO ONE PESO”. The note was printed by Bureau of Engraving and Printing, United States (1862-date). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1937. Demonetized: 5 August 1961. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
P#89a Series E1E to E6 000 000E P#89b Printed in 1941, requested by the US War Department, processed by the US Bureau of Standards and released by the US BEP in 1943. Serial numbers E6008001E - E6056000E; E6064001E - E6072000E; E6080001E - E6324000E P#89c Printed in 1941, released by the US BEP in 1944 at the request of the US Navy Department. Serial numbers E6324001E - E6524000E: There were 5000 Aviator packets made, each with 40 x 1 Peso; 4 x 5 Pesos; and 4 x 10 Pesos to assist naval aviators who may be shot down/have an emergency landing in the Philippines.
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 159 × 67 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing, United States (1862-date)
- Currency
- Peso (1857-1967)
- Demonetized
- 5 August 1961
- Issuing bank
- Treasury (Philippines)
Design
- Obverse
- Apolinario Mabini at left, red seal at right
- Reverse
- Orange design
- Obverse lettering
- BY AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF THE PHILIPPINE LEGISTATURE APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JUNE 13, 1922 / THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OT THE / PHILIPPINES / ONE PESO / PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND / IN SILVER PESOS OR IN LEGAL TENDER CURRENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF EQUIVALENT VALUE / SERIES OF 1941 / MABINI / TREASURY CERTIFICATE
- Reverse lettering
- ONE PESO ONE PESO / ONE / PHILIPPINES / PESO / ONE PESO ONE PESO
Identification
- Value
- 1 Peso
- Dates recorded
- 1936-1941
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 81
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P81
- NumistaN# 237617
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.