The Central Bank of the Philippines has reminded the public that reproducing Philippine banknotes without prior authorization is prohibited by law. Under Circular No. 829, Series of 2014, no person or entity may print, photocopy, distribute or use any image or facsimile of a Philippine banknote without prior approval, whether in black and white, in color or in any combination of colors. Violations may result in imprisonment for not less than five years and not more than 10 years. The central bank may authorize reproductions only for educational, historical or numismatic purposes that help promote currency integrity, subject to the conditions set out in the circular.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-07-11
Central Bank of the Philippines reminds public that reproducing banknotes requires prior authorization and can trigger prison terms
The Central Bank of the Philippines has reminded the public that reproducing Philippine banknotes without prior authorization is illegal. The restriction covers printing, photocopying, distributing or using banknote images or facsimiles in any color format. Breaches can lead to imprisonment of five to 10 years, while authorization is limited to educational, historical or numismatic uses.