Tarik Sulayman - 450th Battle of Bangkusay

Tarik Sulayman - 450th Battle of Bangkusay

Limited Edition Commemorative Medal

Year: 2021

Finish: Proof / Deep Mirror

Composition: Brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn)

Plating: Silver (99% Ag)

Mintage: 500 pcs

Diameter: 33mm

Thickness: 2.5mm

Weight: 17g

Included: Tarik Sulayman Medal, Coin Capsule, Certificate of Authenticity with Serial Numbers.

Optional Add-Ons: Slab, Wooden Box

Series: Philippine Historical Figures

Series Number: 3

History:

Tarik Sulayman, now officially known as "The Nameless Hero of Bangkusay," was a noble warrior-chieftain of Macabebe and a steadfast defender of pre-colonial Philippine sovereignty. Remembered for his fierce resistance against Spanish forces in the Battle of Bangkusay Channel in 1571, Tarik Sulayman stood as a symbol of unity and defiance among the native leaders of Luzon.

Leading his warriors against a technologically superior invader, he fought not for conquest, but for the freedom, dignity, and self-rule of his people. Though he fell in battle, his courage echoed beyond his lifetime, marking one of the earliest and bravest stands against foreign domination.

Tarik Sulayman’s legacy endures as a testament to the unyielding spirit of the Filipino—unbowed, resolute, and willing to sacrifice all in defense of homeland and honor.