Philippine 1868 Four Peso Coin

The word Filipinas first appeared in coins. The first Philippine coins with the word Filipinas were first produced during the Spanish rule from 1861 to 1868. The denominations are 1, 2, and 4 pesos. They were gold and silver coins.

1897 One Peso Coin Front

1897 One Peso Coin Back

In 1897, the word ‘Islas Filipinas’ first appeared on the back of the 1 peso coin. The estimated number of production for this coin is 6 million. It is the very last coin issued by Spain in the Philippines.