Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) head facing left, BSP seal at lower left.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,
500
PISO
PHILIPPINE EAGLE
Pithecophaga jefferyi
BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
2018 (Translation: Republic of the Philippines. Central Bank of the Philippines.)
Reverse description
BSP seal at right above microtext.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
25 years
1993-2018
EXCELLENCE, PATRIOTISM, ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY,SOLIDARITY
BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (Translation: Central Bank of the Philippines.)
Edge
Mint
(PI) BSP Security Plant Complex,Quezon City, Philippines (1975-date)