Iloilo Province Fourth Provincial Issue (1944)

Reference: "Philippine emergency and guerrilla currency of World War II" by Shafer Neil.

This is the fourth provincial issue of Iloilo Province in complete set. This can be used as a guide for those who wanted to start such collection.

The general characteristics are the following:

Face: Plate print, black text, two printed serial numbers and letters (red for lowest three, black for highest two). Black printed Committe signatures as follows:

J. Buenafe, Actg. Mgr. P.N.B., Iloilo, Chairman

A. Belisario, Actng. Prov. Auditor, Member

Demetrio G. Vinson, Actg. Prov. Fiscal, Member

All have the same heading but with date 1944. All are dated "Series of 1944." Authorization date is May 1, 1944.

Back: Plate print, black text.

Size: 118-120/60mm for the lowest three, 158-159/72mm for the two highest.

Paper: Plain lightweight white or off-white.

The three small notes are printed in black, and also have arms in red. Further, they do not show the words "Chairman" or "Member" under the signatures.

50 Centavos:

1 Peso:

2 Pesos:



5 Pesos:

Face: MacArthur on portrait. Light red print.

Back: Light red print, black text

10 Pesos:

Face: Quezon on portrait. Light brown print.

Back: Light brown print, black text.

I hope this will serve as a good reference somehow. As much as possible I'll be posting these types of currency by set, as to make it more interesting and educational in such order.