One Peso Coin-New Generation

In commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Philippines's national hero Jose Rizal, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas minted one peso coin to start  "New Generation" coins currency series.

Last year, the new design paper bills started in circulations, which were unexpectedly to contain various significant in their description of Philippine geography and wildlife. However, the new  grayish, nickel-plated one peso coin has nothing to be different other than facing side to be front.

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Philippines 2012 Holidays

Benigno S. Aquino III signed last november 24, 2011, the  Proclamation No. 295

 titled as "DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS, AND SPECIAL HOLIDAY (FOR ALL SCHOOLS) FOR THE YEAR 2012"

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Longest line of coins-Guinness World Records

Organized by Kabayanihan Foundation, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Employees Association and BSP Officers Club. Aims to break the title of U.S. on the Guinness World Record as the " Longest line of coins."

This project is entitled as "Barya ng mga Bayani (Coins of Heroes), the Power of Small Change."
On November 30,2011, Andres Bonifacio Day. They created a 73.02 km line of 25-centavo coins in the open area facing the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

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