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Lapulapu Commemorative Banknote


The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, in cooperation with the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC), launched on 18 January 2021 the 5000-Piso Lapulapu Commemorative Banknote and Medal to kick off the 99-day countdown to the 500th anniversary of the “Victory at Mactan.”


Features of the Lapulapu Commemorative Banknote (Obverse)

1. Battle of Mactan
2. Portrait of Lapulapu
3. Karakoa
4. Quincentennial logo


Features of the Lapulapu Commemorative Banknote (Reverse)

1. Philippine Eagle
2. Mount Apo
3. Coconut tree


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