Philippines. - 2 Pesos - 1936 - Pick 82 PMG 25 Very Fine (No reserve price) Philippines - 2 Pesos 1936 - Commonwealth of the Philippines - PMG 25 A classic and historically significant 2 Pesos banknote from the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Issued during the American Colonial Period, this specimen is part of the inaugural series released following the establishment of the Commonwealth government in 1935. It is independently certified as Very Fine 25 by PMG. Historical Significance: The Commonwealth Transition The Series of 1936 marks a critical turning point in Philippine history as the nation transitioned toward independence from U.S. administration. This note was produced by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington, D.C., utilizing the same high-security intaglio processes as contemporary American currency. Featuring the signature of Manuel L. Quezon, the first president of the Commonwealth, it stands as a premier numismatic symbol of Philippine sovereignty and heritage. Item Details Country: Philippines Denomination: 2 Pesos Series Year: 1936 Pick Number: P-82 Serial Number: D3137405D Signatures: Manuel L. Quezon (President) & Antonio Ramos (Treasurer) Printer: U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Grading & Certification Grading Service: Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) PMG Certification Number: 2457149-049 Grade: 25 Very Fine Condition Note: A solid, mid-grade example with honest circulation wear consistent with its 1936 issue date. The paper retains good body, and the intricate blue engraving remains sharp. The red Commonwealth Treasury Seal is vibrant and well-centered. Small stains. Please see images. Design Features Obverse: Portrait of the national hero Jose Rizal at the left, with the distinctive red Treasury seal at the right. Reverse: An ornate blue design featuring "PHILIPPINES" and the denomination "TWO PESOS" set within complex, high-security lathe-work borders. Security: Multi-colored silk fibers embedded in the paper, a signature feature of high-quality BEP-produced currency of the era. ALL ITEMS are sent, well packed, by registered mail or courier with full tracking.