SC Marks 125 Years with Historic Launch of Country’s First Vertical Banknote, Special Stamps
Photo by: Supreme Court PH / Facebook The Supreme Court of the Philippines made numismatic and postal history on June 10, 2026, launching the country’s first-ever vertically designed banknote alongside special commemorative coins and stamps to mark its 125th anniversary milestone. The formal unveiling ceremony, held at the historic SC Session Hall in Manila, celebrated the High Court's century-and-a-quarter legacy of upholding justice, democracy, and the rule of law. History-Making Currency Developed in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the special-edition currency collection introduces two distinct legal-tender pieces: ₱3,000 Vertical Banknote: Breaking away from traditional horizontal layouts, this represents the first vertical bill issued in Philippine history. The face of the note honors Cayetano Arellano—the country’s first Chief Justice—alongside a prominent rendering of the Supreme Court Session Hall. ₱125 Nordic Gold Coin: Minted specifically to symbo...
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