Catalog
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023-2025 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 piso) |
| Currency | Piso (1967-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 6.00 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | At left, bust of Jose Rizal facing front-right. Denomination, year of issue and mint mark at right, separated from bust by vertical bar. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS 2025 1 PISO JOSE RIZAL (Translation: Republic of the Philippines.) |
| Reverse description | Waling waling orchid (Vanda sanderiana)at left; seal of Central Bank of the Philippines at right, separated from orchid by vertical bar. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
WALING- WALING BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (Translation: Central Bank of the Philippines.) |
| Edge | Segmented, 4 plain and 4 reeded parts, each with 13/14 |
| Mint |
(PI) BSP Security Plant Complex,Quezon City, Philippines (1975-date) |
| Mintage |
2023 PI - - 2025 PI - Low mintmark - |
| Numisquare ID | 5216840680 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued by the Republic of the Philippines from 2023 to 2025, this 1 Piso coin circulates during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s administration. It represents an update within the nation's New Generation Currency series. The "BSP seal type 2" designates a specific revision to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas emblem, reflecting institutional evolution. This denomination remains a cornerstone of daily commerce across the archipelago.
Artistry: Specific engravers for modern Philippine circulation coinage are rarely credited; the design originates from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas's internal team, adhering to a contemporary, nationalistic style. The obverse features national hero José Rizal, rendered with dignified realism. The reverse prominently displays the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas seal, with "type 2" denoting a specific iteration. Its precise geometric and heraldic elements symbolize the central bank's authority and stability.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a nickel-plated steel planchet, this coin measures 23 millimeters and weighs 6.00 grams. Key high-points for grading include José Rizal's hair and facial features on the obverse, and the finer elements within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas seal on the reverse, particularly the eagle's plumage. Collectors should observe the nickel plating's integrity; breaches can lead to corrosion. Expect a sharp, uniform strike characteristic of modern high-speed minting, with luster often retained well in uncirculated examples.