In a statement, BSP said it acknowledges the observations from the public that the two coins look similar. “Issuance of the NGC coins, their design features and specifications was the result of an extensive and in-depth study by two expert committees of the BSP – the numismatic committee and the currency management committee,” it said. Moreover, the ₱5 NGC coin features the Andres Bonifacio, on the obverse, replacing Emilio Aguinaldo. The BSP is confident that in time and with increased usage, the features of the ₱5 NGC coin and other denominations in the NGC series, would gain greater familiarity,” the central bank said. The rest of the NGC Coin Series will be launched on January 19.

Source: Philippine Star December 28, 2017 10:52 UTC