Pilipino Series (1967 – 1998)

In 1967, the coinage was altered to reflect the use of Filipino names for the currency units. The “Pilipino” coins bore portraits/profiles of Filipino heroes with legends inscribed in Pilipino, the national language. New one-piso coins were put in circulation to replace the one-peso notes. The coins were demonetized after January 2, 1998.