The Museo ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines opened the exhibit “Minting the Revolution, Forging a Nation: Highlights from the BSP Numismatic Collection” last June 12, 2023, at the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite.
The exhibit is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday until August 15, 2023, at the Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo.
Photo shows Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin (third from left) while leading the opening of the BSP’s Numismatic Exhibit in Kawit, Cavite. With him are (from left) BSP Managing Director Antonio Joselito G. Lambino II, Representative Jolo B. Revilla III, Representative Crispin Diego Remulla, BSP Director Jay Edward D. Amatong, and Mrs. Aurora Bagares-Bersamin.
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin led the opening of the exhibit in Kawit, one of the nationwide activities to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood (APIN).
Also present at the event were Cavite Representatives Jolo B. Revilla III and Crispin Diego Remulla; Kawit Mayor Angelo Emilio G. Aguinaldo , Kawit Vice Mayor Edward R. Samala, Jr.; and BSP Managing Director Antonio G. Lambino II.
BSP Deputy Director Cecille Torrevillas-Gelicame points out the features of the 125th APIN Commemorative Coin Set to Mrs. Cynthia Gutierrez Aguinaldo (in purple) and other members of the Aguinaldo family.
The exhibit highlights the role of our currency as a bearer and identifier of the nation’s cultural heritage and underscores the significance of the revolution in our fight for freedom. It makes us proud to be Filipinos.
Museo BSP staff Lauro E. De Los Santos Jr. (right) explains the history of Philippine money to a guest.
The exhibit also showcases the 125th APIN commemorative coin set launched with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last June 5, 2023, in Malacañang.
The obverse and reverse sides of the coins contain symbols and historical events leading to the declaration of Philippine independence.
