Before the peso we know today, there was gold — and it bore the name Filipinas. Minted in 1863 at the Casa de Moneda de Manila, the Isabel II 4 Pesos Filipinas holds a powerful place in history as the first official gold coin ever struck in the Philippines. Composed of .875 fine gold, it features the crowned portrait of Queen Isabel II and the reverse inscription “REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS · FILIPINAS ·”, marking the first time “Filipinas” appeared on a coin. These coins circulated through Intramuros

149K views · 2.7K reactions | Explore the rich history of the Philippine peso, from ancient barter rings and piloncitos to revolutionary banknotes and American-influenced currency. Discover how political events and cultural shifts shaped the evolution of this enduring symbol of the nation’s economy. #PhilippineHistory #PhilippinePeso #HistoryOfMoney #PhilippineCulture #AncientPhilippines #FilipinoCurrency #EconomicHistory #AmericanOccupation | Dose of Disbelief Page | Facebook