The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is one of the many birds that call Palawan home. The females have brown-shaded feathers, while the males stand out with their bold blue plumage and eye-like patterns. These birds are among the endemic species found in the region. While they are regarded as natural treasures, many of these avifauna face a high risk of extinction in the wild.

These native birds serve as the inspiration for the Palawan Group of Companies' latest offering: Palawan Gold. The Filipino pawnshop and remittance company is making investments more accessible to Filipinos with its affordable collection of gold coins and bars, the latter showcasing designs that highlight Palawan’s endemic birds.

Described as “investment-grade pieces,” the 24K Palawan Gold collection’s gold bars and coins reflect the Palawan Group’s commitment to preserving the region’s natural heritage, fostering a meaningful connection between investors and Palawan’s beauty. The collection features designs of birds such as the Palawan Blue Flycatcher, Palawan Sunbird, Blue Paradise Flycatcher, and Blue-headed Racquet-Tail on one-, two-, three-, and five-gram gold bars, respectively. Rounding out the collection are gold bars featuring the Palawan Hornbill (10-gram) and the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (20-gram).

Beyond spotlighting Palawan’s biodiversity, the collection aims to empower Filipinos by providing an accessible way to invest in gold, which can serve as a valuable asset for the future. Palawan Gold offers an exclusive “Bili-Sangla” payment option, allowing customers to start their gold investment with just a 10 percent down payment, making gold ownership simple and attainable. This unique payment feature helps Filipinos take their first steps toward financial security by removing traditional barriers to gold ownership.

“With Palawan Gold, our goal is to make gold investment accessible to every Filipino through our Afforda-Gold initiative,” said Karlo Castro, president and chief executive officer of the Palawan Group of Companies. “By offering competitive pricing and flexible payment options, we are removing barriers to ownership and empowering more Filipinos to secure this valuable asset. Each piece is crafted to the highest standards, ensuring our customers invest in a product that combines exceptional quality with lasting value and price stability.”

Palawan Gold is available at over 600 Palawan Pawnshop branches, on the PalawanPay app, and will soon be accessible through the official Palawan Gold Facebook page. Customers can enjoy an exclusive discount of P50 per gram with their Palawan Suki Card or payment via the PalawanPay app.

Banner photo from Palawan Group of Companies and Saint Louis Zoo's website