2026-03-26
The Bank of the Republic issued Operational and Services External Circular DEP-486 to update the regulatory framework for 500 peso metal currency. The document formally incorporates the circulation of the 2026 minting year, effective March 30, 2026, replacing the previous page 8-8 of the manual. It confirms that the new coins maintain the same design and general characteristics as the 2025 'New Family' series, continuing the pattern established since 2022.