Obverse
The 100-piso note bears on the obverse the portrait of President Manuel A. Roxas, who took his oath of office on during rites celebrating the independence of the Philippines from American Rule. The ceremony was highlighted by the raising of the Philippine flag as the American flag was being brought down. The figure of Winged Victory appears on the vignette. "Ang Salaping ito ay bayarin ng Bangko Sentral at pinananagutan ng Republika ng Pilipinas" "Republika ng Pilipinas" "Sandaang Piso"
Reverse
On the reverse of the note is an image of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas head office complex in Manila. Also featured is the Intendencia in Intramuros, the first office of the central bank. President Roxas envisioned and initiated the establishment of a central bank for the country. The 100 piso has a micro-printing of "Bangko Sentral ng PIlipinas" on the 5-storey Building at the back of the note. "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas" "Sandaang Piso" "100"
Security Features
Portrait watermark that can be seen when viewed against the light. Broken security thread arranged in a vertical line. Red and blue visible fibers all over the note and invisible fluorescent printing
Overprint
Image of a rising sun shines its rays over a blue and red-striped ribbon, with a figure of 100. Beneath are the three stars. The slogan "Kalayaan Kayamanan ng Bayan". "-" "Philippine Centennial"
Note
Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Philippine independence on
Demonetized
New Design Series was considered demonetized after pursuant to BSP Circular No. 863, 910, 935, 954, 977