Catalog
20 Piso
| Issuer | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas |
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| Year | 2019-2020 |
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| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter facing bust of Manuel L. Quezon positioned at left of the field, with the numeral denomination '20' and legend 'PISO' inscribed to the right. The date of issue appears below the portrait. The obverse legend 'REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS' arcs along the upper periphery, with 'MANUEL L. QUEZON' identifying the effigy below. The mint mark '(PI)' denotes production at the BSP Security Plant Complex. The design is rendered in a bold, modern relief consistent with the New Generation Currency series. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS MANUEL L. QUEZON 20 PISO 2019 PI (Translation: Republic of the Philippines.) |
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The current 20 Piso coin was introduced as part of the New Generation Currency coin series, which the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas launched to improve security features and durability in Philippine coinage. The bimetallic construction was a deliberate response to counterfeiting concerns that had plagued earlier issues.
Philippine 20 Piso coins of this generation see exceptionally heavy circulation — the denomination sits at a practical transactional sweet spot in everyday commerce, meaning worn examples accumulate quickly.