Philippines 1 Piso commemorative coin '2017 ASEAN Chairmanship'

This commemorative coin was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in 2017 to mark the Philippines' chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The coin features the ASEAN logo and symbolic imagery representing the Philippines' leadership role during that year. Commemorative coins like this serve both as legal tender and as collectible items that document significant political and regional milestones in Philippine history. This coin appeals to numismatists specializing in modern Asian coinage, collectors of ASEAN memorabilia, and those interested in Philippine contemporary history. The 2017 ASEAN Chairmanship was a significant diplomatic event for the Philippines, making this coin particularly meaningful to collectors who focus on political commemoratives and regional cooperation themes. Such pieces are valued for their historical documentation of important geopolitical events and their relatively limited mintage compared to standard circulation coins.