Philippines 2002 piso

from the Stonecat Collection

The currency of the Philippines, which was called pesos and centavos during the American colonial period, was reformed in 1969 and renamed "piso" and "sentimo" which were the Tagalog translations. Locals, however, continue to use the old names. This type was struck in 1995-2003, then switched to nickel plated steel for 2003-17 (KM 269a). The obverse bust is of José Rizal, martyr of the struggle for independence from Spain.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 6.1 g, copper-nickel, 24 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 269.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

Link to:

• 2001 piso
• 2002 5 sentimo
• 2002 25 sentimo
• 2002 10 piso
• 2004 piso
• Coins and currency dated 2002
• return to coins of Philippines