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100 Piso University of the Philippines Centennial

2008 100 Piso University of the Philippines Centennial Commemorative Banknote

Arroyo - Tetangco Jr.
Variety Total Printed Serial Numbers
Regular Issue 9,944,000 EQ000001-
EZ1000000
Replacement Note including above
Uncut Sheet of 4[1][2] 10,000
Uncut Sheet of 32[1][3] 500

Note

[1] - Serial Number randomly picked for Uncut Sheet
[2] - Ordered by University of the Philippines
[3] - For BSP

Overprint

Overprint

Specification
Title University of the Philippines Centennial
NP ID BC018
Category Commemorative
Series New Design Series
Type Circulating Legal Tender
Denomination 100 Piso
Year
Seal BSP Type 5
Paper Type 80% Cotton
20% Abaca
Dimension 160mm x 66mm
Printer Security Plant Complex
Main Color Mauve
Banknote Designer Angel Cacnio
Introduction
Demonetized
Total Value ₱1,000,000,000
Issuing Authority Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Overprinted On BN05
Kind Banknote

Signature
Name Title
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Pangulo ng Pilipinas
Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. Tagapangasiwa ng Bangko Sentral

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. Windowed security thread, vertically located like "stiches" at the obverse of the note with clear text of the denomination in repeated sequence and changes in color from magenta to green or vice versa depending on the angle of view. Iridescent band of wide glistening gold vertical stripe with the numerical value printed in series. Red and blue visible fibers all over the note and invisible fluorescent printing

Overprint

Image of the Oblation, a symbolic icon representing the University of the Philippines. It captures the UP spirit that has endured for a century: the country’s youth sacrificing itself in the service of the country. "-" "University of the Philippines" Centennial"

Note

Issued to commemorate the 100th founding anniversary of the University of the Philippines on

Demonetized

New Design Series was considered demonetized after pursuant to BSP Circular No. 863, 910, 935, 954, 977



Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr. presented to UP President Emerlinda Roman a whole uncut sheet of 32 of the 100-piso UP centennial banknotes on