What is victory note?

VICTORY notes were printed at the U.S. BUREAU of Engraving and Printing- the last Philippine currency printed by the US. Replacement notes are indicated by a star prefix to the serial number. There are also signature combinations which are harder to find.

When did Japan use pesos?

Near the end of the war in 1945 the Japanese issued a 1,000 Pesos note. Plates for this note were completed in Manila shortly before U.S. troops entered the city on 3 February 1945, and the Japanese printed the 1,000 Pesos note while they were retreating from Manila to Baguio.

Can I still exchange my old Philippine money?

the public can exchange/surrender their old banknote series for the new banknote series at face value in any authorized agent bank even if they are not depositors of the said bank.

How much are peso victory series notes worth?

LOT OF 3 PHILIPPINES $1/$2/$5 PESOS VICTORY SERIES NOTES. Victory Notes. Philippines 1 & 2 Pesos Victory Series #66. 2 Notes

When was the Victory overprint 1 peso made?

This is a 1 Peso with Victory over-print at the back called “Victory Series 66”. This is an undated issue from 1944. The note is Pick # 94 of WPM. The note is in a good condition. An old piece of history well-preserved. The ‘Victory’ note series was printed in 1944, to be used upon the return of General MacArthur.

Is there a victory over print in the Philippines?

Here is a very interesting note from the history of Philippines. This is a 1 Peso with Victory over-print at the back called “Victory Series 66”. This is an undated issue from 1944. The note is Pick # 94 of WPM. The note is in a good condition.

Why was the number 66 chosen for the Philippine victory notes?

According to a BEP report the number 66 (for the series) was chosen because that was President Quezons age when he died just prior to the liberation of the Philippines. VICTORY notes were printed at the U.S. BUREAU of Engraving and Printing- the last Philippine currency printed by the US.