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2 Pesos, Philippine National Bank, Philippines, 1921 (Pick 52)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1921

Issuing entity

Philippines

This 2 Pesos note was issued in Philippines by the Philippine National Bank, dated 1921. It belongs to the Peso (1857-1967) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Insular Government (1901-1935). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 52.

Obverse: Joe Rizal at upper left, red seal at right. Its lettering reads “PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATING NOTE / THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK / WILL PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / TWO PESOS / IN LAWFUL CURRENCY OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / ISSUE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT NUMBER 2612 AS AMENDED BY ACTS 2747 AND 2938 OF THE PHILIPPINE LEGISTATURE / TWO PESOS TWO PESOS”. Reverse: Blue design. Its lettering reads “TWO PESOS TWO PESOS / PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK / THIS NOTE IS RECEIVABLE BY THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT IN PAYMENT OF ALL TAXES DUES OR OTHER CLAIMS DUE OR OWING TO SAID GOVERNMENT AND IS EXEMPT FROM ALL TAXES / CIRCULATING NOTE”.

The note was printed by Bureau of Engraving and Printing, United States (1862-date). Demonetized: Yes. 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.

Physical characteristics

Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, United States (1862-date)
Currency
Peso (1857-1967)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Philippine National Bank

Design

Obverse
Joe Rizal at upper left, red seal at right
Reverse
Blue design
Obverse lettering
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATING NOTE / THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK / WILL PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / TWO PESOS / IN LAWFUL CURRENCY OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / ISSUE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT NUMBER 2612 AS AMENDED BY ACTS 2747 AND 2938 OF THE PHILIPPINE LEGISTATURE / TWO PESOS TWO PESOS
Reverse lettering
TWO PESOS TWO PESOS / PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK / THIS NOTE IS RECEIVABLE BY THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT IN PAYMENT OF ALL TAXES DUES OR OTHER CLAIMS DUE OR OWING TO SAID GOVERNMENT AND IS EXEMPT FROM ALL TAXES / CIRCULATING NOTE

Identification

Value
2 Pesos
Dates recorded
1921
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 52

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P52
  • NumistaN# 237870

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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