I noticed that I no longer post about Philippine coinage, so for today's post, I feature coins that were first minted from July 1, 1958, up to the year 1966. This coinage is called the English Series, consisting of the denominations 1 centavo, 5 centavos, 10 centavos, 25 centavos, and 50 centavos.
About:
After gaining full Independence from the US, the Philippines' Central Bank issued its first series of coins, called the English Series. The minting of these coins was mostly done in the US.
Unlike the previous series of coins, the Commonwealth and USPI series, which mostly used silver and copper in their coin compositions, the English series uses nickel and brass alloys for its coins.
Design:
Obverse: (50 centavos, 25 centavos, and 10 centavos)
Lady Liberty striking an anvil with a hammer is depicted against a Mayon Volcano background.
Obverse: (5 centavos and 1 centavo)
Figure of a man seated beside an anvil and holding a hammer with Mt. Mayon Volcano in the background
Reverse: (All denominations)
Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Central Bank of the Philippines."
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Value:
All coins in this series were considered common coins and can range from $0.5 to $1, depending on condition. The most valued coins from this series are those in uncirculated and mint-state condition, which can fetch more than $150 each. There is a known record of very low mintage of Proof Set, a proof strike of coins of 50 centavos, 25 centavos, and 10 centavos, except for 5 centavos and 1 centavo, which are in circulation strike. This Proof Set is very rare and can fetch a very high price.
The English Series coins were demonetized after August 31, 1979, except for the 10 centavos, which was legal tender until January 2, 1998.
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