Obverse
Features the composite portrait of an Ifugao, an Agta woman and a Bagobo representing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Background are the Banawe rice terraces, Chocolate hills, sugarcane fields, Mt. Apo and vinta “Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino” “-”
Reverse
Image of the Seal of the Republic Of The Philippines “Republika ng Pilipinas” “1-Piso” “”
Minted By
Philippine Mint
Central Bank of the Philippines
Security Printing, Gold Refinery and
Mint Operations Sector
BU Packaging
Sealed in 2x2 Sleeve with Box plus Literature
BU Literature
This coin is issued to commemorate the second year of “The Philippine Decade of Culture” which is being observed from to , pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 329, dated
Brilliant Uncirculated
This coin is produced from a blank which is specially chosen and thoroughly cleaned. Unlike an ordinary coin which is struck only once, a B.U. coin is struck with polished dies three (3) times or more, resulting in deeper and sharper relief of the designs and more brilliant coin field. The coin is minted with great care and under high standards of quality.
Note
“Pi” in Baybayin Script used to be referred to as "Issuer's Mark" in the 80's by the CBP in their documentation. After that, in the 90's BSP started to refer to it as "Mintmark" in their documentation
Remarks
The image of the person representing Luzon in the obverse, is based on the profile of Nemesio Domingo Rumbaoa (born on ), the father of the designer and engraver.
Demonetized
On Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced the demonetization of this coin, it is legal tender until . It can be exchanged at par with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from to and considered demonetized starting