Design

·          OBVERSE:  Portrait of Melchora Aquino accompanied by the denomination (“5 SENTIMOS”); border inscription “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS” (upper); circular pattern of dots along edge

·          REVERSE:  Seal of the Central Bank of the Philippines; border inscription “ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN” [The New Society] (upper) and “1978” (lower)

Specifications

·          Denomination:  5 Centavos

·          Quality:  Uncirculated

·          Composition:  Copper (600/1000), Zinc (400/1000)

·          Diameter:  19.0 mm outer, 17.0 mm inner

·          Coin Weight:  2.5 grams

·          Shape:  Eight-pointed with rounded edges

·          Edge:  Smooth

·          Year of Issue:  1978

NOTE:  The uncirculated pieces in my collection (the reference examples) were issued as part of a five-piece 1978 official mint set that also included coins in the following denominations:  1 peso, 25 centavos, 10 centavos, 1 centavo.

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