The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), under the leadership of OIC-City Director Christian Nagaynay, encourages all citizens to raise awareness and support the acceptance of the newly issued banknotes for payment transactions.
The First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series is more secure, harder to counterfeit, and cleaner than paper banknotes. Its smooth, non-absorptive surface resists water, oil, and dirt. Additionally, it is more durable, lasting 2 to 5 times longer, which reduces long-term banknote production costs.
𝘿𝙀𝙎𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙋𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙊𝙁 𝙁𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀𝙎:
*The 1000-piso polymer banknote features our national bird, the endemic and critically endangered Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), which symbolizes the Filipino’s strength and passion for freedom.
It also showcases the national flower, the sampaguita (Jasminum sambac), which symbolizes purity, simplicity, humility, and resilience.
*The 500-piso polymer banknote features the endemic and critically endangered Visayan spotted deer (Rusa alfredi), which is found in the lush rainforests of Panay and Negros. Known for keen senses, it symbolizes clarity and sharpness.
Also showcased is the Acanthephippium mantinianum, an endemic orchid with red-striped, yellow flowers, found across Luzon, Mindoro, Panay, Negros, and Leyte.
*The 100-piso polymer banknote features the endemic and endangered Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) or tandikan. Representing strength, beauty, and grace, it is a strong flier with iridescent tail feathers.
The banknote also shows the Ceratocentron fesselii, an endemic and critically endangered orchid with beautiful orange blooms, found in Luzon and Negros.
*The 50-piso polymer banknote highlights the endemic subspecies and vulnerable Visayan leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis rabori), found in the islands of Panay, Negros, and Cebu. This elusive cat embodies strength, agility, curiosity, self-reliance, and independence.
The banknote also features Vidal’s lanutan (Hibiscus campylosiphon), a large endemic flower with a red center, found across the country.
Let’s work together to ensure that these changes benefit our community and strengthen our financial system.
Thank you for your support!
Source: Bacolod City PIO
