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Lapulapu Commemorative Medal

The BSP, in cooperation with the National Quincentennial Committee of the Philippines, launched 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 Medal (Obverse)

1. Quincentennial logo
2. Embossed text “Lapulapu”
3. Lapulapu Shrine
4. Mint mark


Features of the Lapulapu Commemorative Medal (Reverse)

1. Embossed text “Battle of Mactan”
2. Rendered image of the Battle of Mactan
3. Embossed text “27 April 1521”


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