Policy overview
Counterfeit currency, coins, bank notes and Government stamps as well as equipment designed to make these illegal products may not be listed on eBay. It is an offense to sell, buy, import or export such items in the Philippines.
Sales of reproductions of images of the current series of Philippine notes and coins are allowed provided that the conditions in the Rules and Regulations on the Reproduction and/or Use of Legal Tender have been complied with. However, reproduction of the old series coins is prohibited.
Some examples
Examples of legally banned items include:
- Counterfeit coins
- Counterfeit Currency Notes
- Counterfeit Bank Notes
- Counterfeit Government Stamps
Additional information
- Philippine laws strictly prohibit the sale of counterfeit currency, coins, bank notes and Government stamps, as well as equipment designed to make these illegal products.
- It is an offence in the Philippines to (i) import, sell, or utter (pass) counterfeit or forged currency notes, bank notes or coins, (ii) induce another to believe that such counterfeit currency is genuine, and (iii) knowingly possess counterfeit currency, bank notes or coins, with intent to utter the same. Such actions are punishable by imprisonment or fine, or both. Therefore, these counterfeit items may not be listed on eBay. Users of eBay are advised to be compliant with all local laws while listing such items on eBay.
- It is an offence to sell, or offer for sale, any counterfeit Government stamps, or to buy or sell any instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting any Government stamp. Therefore, these counterfeit items may not be listed on eBay, unless clearly marked. Users of eBay are advised to adhere with all local laws while listing such items on eBay.
Why does eBay have this policy?
Counterfeiting of currency, coins, bank notes and stamps issued by the Government is an unlawful activity prohibited by Philippine legislation; therefore eBay will not allow the listing of such items on its site.
Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.