Idinepensa ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ang ilalabas na bagong disenyo ng P1,000 bill na makikita ang Philippine eagle at hindi ang mga bayaning sina Vicente Lim, Josefa Llanes Escoda at Jose Abad Santos.
“Heroes will remain heroes whether they are in the notes or not. The 1,000-piso paper banknote featuring Jose Abad Santos, Vicente Lim, Josefa Llanes Escoda, will remain in circulation alongside the new 1,000-piso polymer banknotes,” ayon kay BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno nitong Lunes.
“We will not demonetize the existing 1,000-piso paper banknote. Under my watch, there will be no demonetization of any denomination. The BSP will continue to print the existing 1,000-piso paper banknotes featuring the three heroes even as we circulate the 1,000-piso polymer banknotes,” patuloy ng opisyal.
Nitong nakaraang linggo, inilabas ni Diokno ang bagong disenyo ng P1,000 bill, na aprubado umano ng National Historical Institute.
Susubukan umano ang naturang bagong polymer bills at ilalabas sa Abril 2022. Ang materyales nito ay katulad din umano sa ginagamit sa pera ng Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, at United Kingdom.
“It is also the subject of the highest number of counterfeiting attempts, although it has the most number of security features and is thus the hardest banknote to forge,” ayon kay Diokno.
Pero may ilang pumuna sa bagong P1,000 polymer banknote, katulad ng pagkawala ng tatlong bayani.
“We believe both are important to cultural preservation and promoting our heritage. Both are worthy of being celebrated through our coins and banknotes,” anang opisyal.
“In the meantime, changing themes are intended to accommodate and celebrate numismatic artistry and dynamism. Like the heroes theme, the flora and fauna theme will also demonstrate our pride and distinction as a people and a nation,” sabi pa ni Diokno.
--FRJ, GMA News