Philippine Peso Tagged Among World's Coolest Bank Notes

Some of the world’s bank notes are boring, dull, and unimaginative (e.g., the U.S. Dollar), but the Philippine Peso is an explosion of color, according to British YouTube content creator Half-Asleep Chris.

“It features natural wonders, native wildlife, and historical figures,” he says.

“In this video, I take a closer look at their secrets and hidden features, and at the rare 200 peso note, often dubbed the $2 bill of the East.”

The video explores the history, natural wonders, and native wildlife featured on the Philippine Peso, which may not be the world’s most powerful currency, but trumps some of the world’s most favored currencies (British Pound, Euro, Japanese Yen, and American Dollar) in terms of design.

The Simple Designs of the British Pound, Euro, Japanese Yen, and American Dollar

Photo by Half-Asleep Chris.

Below are some of the secrets in the Philippine Peso seen only under a UV light. 

The Palm Civet on the P20 Note

Photo by Half-Asleep Chris.

Giant Trevally on the P50 Note

Photo by Half-Asleep Chris.

Whale Shark on the P100 Note

Photo by Half-Asleep Chris.

Philippine Tarsier on the P200 Note

Photo by Half-Asleep Chris.

Blue-Naped Parrot on the P500 Note

Photo by Half-Asleep Chris.

South Sea Pearl on the P1,000 Note

Photo by Half-Asleep Chris.

Watch the video below to see more hidden features of the six bank notes of the Philippine Peso. 

 Philippine Peso Tagged Among World’s Coolest Bank Notes