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 on January 3, 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.
Designed
to "walk" the visitor through a number
of galleries, individually dedicated to a specific
historical period of the country, the Museo visually
narrates the development of the Philippine economy,
parallel to the evolution of its currency. Complementary
paintings from the BSP art collection, together
with chosen artifacts, enhance each gallery.
A
panoramic memorabilia of 50 years of central banking
in the Philippines, showcases the strides made
in bringing about price stability, to sustain
economic growth in the country. The exhibition
hall also carries the busts of the governors of
the Central Bank/ Bangko Sentral.