text: how can i find out the value of a philippinesp159c-2piso-(1978, does anyone know? given to me as a gift in 1980, does this currency have any value in the united states the philippine piso currently has a value of $49.81 pesos to $1.00 us dollar. basically meaning that it would take $49.81 philippine pesos to equal $1.00 us dollar.   so the current economic value of the money that you have will not be too hefty. if it is a coin, and it says 2 centavos, then that is equal to 2 one hundredths of one piso.   alternatively, the coin could have some value as a collector's item, as the coin increases in age. but in order for the coin to increase in value, you must preserve it, and keep it in good condition.   however, due to the volatile economic and political conditions in the philippines, the coin may not increase in value for quite awhile.   hope this helps!  -a.r. fredrick