The 10 Pesos 1944 from the Province of Negros Oriental is a historical Treasury Emergency Currency Certificate (TECC), issued during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines in WWII when official currency was scarce, serving as vital local money with signatures from officials like Governor Alfredo Montelibano, featuring details such as the Negros Emergency Currency Board and redemption promises, existing in different varieties (like small/large 'Ten'), and sought after by collectors today for its historical significance.
Key Details:
Issuer: Province of Negros Oriental, part of the Island of Negros.
Context: Issued during the Japanese occupation (1944-1945) to keep commerce running.
Type: Treasury Emergency Currency Certificate (TECC).
Signatories: Typically signed by Alfredo Montelibano (Governor) and others like Pedro Elizalde (Acting Treasurer).
Design: Features "Treasury Emergency Currency Certificate," "Negros Emergency Currency Board," and promises redemption in legal tender.
Varieties: Two main types: "Small Ten" and "Large Ten," differing in font size.
Color/Material: Often brown paper with black printing and a green Commonwealth seal.
