Introduction For thousands of years, precious metals have represented wealth, power, and financial security. Among the many ways people store value, silver and gold coins have remained one of the most trusted forms of investment. Long before modern banks existed, societies used coins made of gold and silver to conduct trade and preserve wealth. Even today, collectors, investors, and historians continue to value these coins not only for their beauty but also for their financial potential. In the modern world, many people invest in stocks, real estate, cryptocurrency, or digital assets. However, experienced investors often diversify their portfolios by including precious metals such as gold and silver. One of the most accessible and collectible ways to own these metals is through coins. Unlike bars or industrial metals, co...
The Philippines 100 Piso Teresa Magbanua Horseman Coin (2018) #nordicgold #collectablescoins #commemorativecoin
Introduction Modern Philippine commemorative coins serve a purpose far beyond monetary value. They are tangible historical documents—objects that preserve national memory, political ideals, and cultural identity in metal form. Among the most significant modern issues released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the 2018 Philippines 100 Piso Teresa Magbanua Horseman Coin , struck in copper-aluminum alloy (CuAl, commonly called Nordic gold). This coin honors Teresa Magbanua , one of the most extraordinary yet long-overlooked figures in Philippine history. As a female revolutionary general who led troops on horseback during the Philippine Revolution, Magbanua shattered the gender norms of her era. Her image—immortalized on a powerful horseman design—makes this coin not only...