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20 Centavos, Central Bank of the Philippines, Philippines, 1953–1957 (Pick 130)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1953-1957

Issuing entity

Philippines

This 20 Centavos note was issued in Philippines by the Central Bank of the Philippines, with dates recorded from 1953–1957. It belongs to the Peso (1857-1967) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1946-date). It measures 108 × 55 mm and is printed on paper (90% cotton, 10% linen). The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 130.

Obverse: Green on light green underprint. Seal at left. Its lettering reads “CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES / 1949 / THIS NOTE IS A LIABILITY OF THE CENTRAL BANK AND IT IS / FULLY GUARANTEED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC / OF THE PHILIPPINES / TWENTY CENTAVOS / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER IN THE PHILIPPINES / FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE”. Reverse: Green. Its lettering reads “PHILIPPINES / TWENTY CENTAVOS / 20”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Signatures recorded for the type: Ramon Magsaysay (RM) (President of the Philippines); Miguel Cuaderno (MC) (Governor); Carlos Garcia (CG) (President of the Philippines). Demonetized: 5 January 1970. 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

150 000 000 printed across all notes signed by Garcia and Cuaderno.

Physical characteristics

Size
108 × 55 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper (90% Cotton, 10% Linen)

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Peso (1857-1967)
Signatures
Ramon Magsaysay (RM) (President of the Philippines) · Miguel Cuaderno (MC) (Governor) · Carlos Garcia (CG) (President of the Philippines)
Demonetized
5 January 1970
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the Philippines

Design

Obverse
Green on light green underprint. Seal at left.
Reverse
Green
Obverse lettering
CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES / 1949 / THIS NOTE IS A LIABILITY OF THE CENTRAL BANK AND IT IS / FULLY GUARANTEED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC / OF THE PHILIPPINES / TWENTY CENTAVOS / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER IN THE PHILIPPINES / FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
Reverse lettering
PHILIPPINES / TWENTY CENTAVOS / 20

Identification

Value
20 Centavos
Dates recorded
1953-1957
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 130

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

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)P130
  • NumistaN# 209135

Research required

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