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1.29.2011- I got my first "new 50-peso bill". Yehey! Front design: new 50-peso bill This bill's front design features a fresher look for Pres. Sergio Osmena. The Leyte landing and the First Philippine National Assembly appears on the sides. At the back is Taal Lake and the fish Maliputo  Caran Ignobilis which is said to thrive only on the said lake. A map of the Philiipines showing the respective location of Taal which is Batangas appears also on the back design. Back design: new 50-peso bill Oh well I know many have already had their own new bills too. Anyhow I am just happy I have mine too... And here's more MUCHO DINERO! hahhahha... I'm not planning to keep all these... just a piece per new bill will do. I hope I'd get my new 100,500 and 1000-peso bill soon. (^_^)

Philippine bills design have been revamped a few weeks ago. I got my first piece last 1.16.2011. Tantararaaaannn... Front design : New Philippine 20-peso Bill  President Manuel Quezon looks really fresh here. The Malacanan Palace is now on the front design as compared to the older 20-peso bill. It bears the signature of the current president at the time of this bill's production - Benigno S. Aquino III. Back design: New Philippine 20-peso bill At the back is a UNESCO World Heritage site - the Banawe Rice Terraces and the Palm Civet. Also on that day, I have been quite lucky to win a collector's item - a  "10-peso-commemorative-coin". 10-peso commemorative coin This is in commemoration of the People Power Revolution. The coin is made of pure nickel and 36-mm in diameter. 10-peso commemorative coin cover I just felt like being a numismatist on that day. Got two collector's item in a row. I'm happy and am looking forward to the other new Phil...