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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 in 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.
Address: A. Mabini St. corner of P. Ocampo St., Manila
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm; Closed Saturdays & Sundays
Direction: Metrorail LRT Line 1 to Vito Cruz Station
Phone: +63 2 708 77 01
Website: www.bsp.gov.ph/about/facilities_money.asp
Photo credit: rowiecantuba (TripAdvisor), _ACON_ (Flickr CC)
