Philippine Peso
PHP
The money
In 1967, the CBP adopted the Filipino language on its currency, using the name Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and in 1969 introduced the "Pilipino Series" of notes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 pesos. The "Ang Bagong Lipunan Series" was introduced in 1973 and included 2-peso notes. A radical change occurred in 1985, when the CBP issued the "New Design Series" with 500-peso notes introduced in 1987, 1000-peso notes (for the first time) in 1991 and 200-peso notes in 2002.
- Currency
- Philippine Peso
- Code
- PHP
- Symbol
- ₱
- One Australian dollar
- 42.5174 PHP
Bank notes
- ₱20
- ₱50
- ₱100
- ₱500
- ₱1000
Coins
- ₱1
- ₱5
- ₱10
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Philippine
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Peso | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 800 | A$18.82 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 10 | A$0.24 |
| Bottle of water | 17 | A$0.40 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 42.5174 PHP, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in PHP, using the same rate as the figures above.