Design

·          OBVERSE:  Portrait of Pope Paul VI; border inscription “PAGDALAW NG PAPA SA PILIPINAS” [Papal Visit to the Philippines] (upper) and “1970” (lower)

·          REVERSE:  Portrait of President Ferdinand E. Marcos; border inscription “PANGULO NG PILIPINAS” (upper) and “PISO” (lower)

Specifications

·          Denomination:  1 Peso

·          Quality:  Uncirculated

·          Composition:  Silver

·          Shape:  Round

·          Edge:  Milled

·          Year of Issue:  1970

NOTE:  A nickel version of this coin was issued in the same year.  Both commemoratives are identical in virtually all respects save for the edge treatment (milled for the silver piece, smooth for the nickel).

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