Commemorative P10 coin issued for Bonifacio’s sesquicentennial

This time, the Supremo is not sharing space with anyone.

A coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Andres Bonifacio was issued Tuesday by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Bonifacio's face on the obverse (front side) of the coin is accompanied by the words "Republika ng Pilipinas 2013", while the reverse side of the coin carries Bonifacio's signature, an image of the Bonifacio monument, and the words “Dangal at Kabayanihan.”

According to the central bank, 10 million commemorative coins will be issued. They will have the same size (26.5-millimeters in diameter) and weight (8.70 grams) as the P10 coin currently in circulation.

The regular P10 coin features the heads of Bonifacio and Apolinario Mabini. Mabini's own sesquicentennial will be celebrated next year.

The circulation of the Bonifacio commemorative coin will "highlight the nationwide celebration" of one of the Philippines' greatest heroes, the BSP said in a statement.

In 2011, the BSP issued P1 commemorative coins for the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. — BM, GMA News