Introduction The world of Philippine numismatics is not limited to official coins issued for everyday circulation. Collectors also study commemorative medals, privately issued pieces, tokens, challenge coins, and other objects that preserve important moments in Philippine history. One interesting example is the 2022 Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. BBM–Sara commemorative medal , produced as part of the Alamat Presidential Series . This particular medal attracts attention because its design records a very specific moment in Philippine political and cultural history: the 2022 national election period and the political partnership between Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte. The reverse design depicts Marcos and Sara Duterte during a campaign rally, surrounded by supporters and Philippine-themed imagery. Th...
Corazon Aquino 1986 Gold Commemorative Coin: History, Material, Design and Value #goldcoin #collectables #commemorativeecoins
The Philippines has produced many interesting commemorative coins throughout its history, but some pieces stand out because they are connected to major events in the country's political and diplomatic history. One of the most fascinating examples is the 1986 Philippine 2,500 Piso Corazon Aquino gold commemor...