Central
Bank of the Philippines Money Museum
Within
the complex of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,
the nation's central monetary authority, resides
a numismatist's haven - the Museo ng Bangko Sentral
ng Pilipinas. Inaugurated on January 3, 1999, as
part of the celebration of the 50 years of central
banking in the Philippines, the Museo showcases
the Bank's collection of currencies.
As
repository and custodian of the country's numismatic
heritage, the Museo collects, studies and preserves
coins, paper notes, medals, artifacts and monetary
items found in the Philippines during its different
historical periods. These collections have been
placed on permanent display at the Museo.
Designed
to "walk" the visitor through a number
of galleries, individually dedicated to a specific
historical period of the country, the Museo visually
narrates the development of the Philippine economy,
parallel to the evolution of its currency. Complementary
paintings from the BSP art collection, together
with chosen artifacts, enhance each gallery.
A
panoramic memorabilia of 50 years of central banking
in the Philippines, showcases the strides made in
bringing about price stability, to sustain economic
growth in the country. The exhibition hall also
carries the busts of the governors of the Central
Bank/ Bangko Sentral.