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½ Peso José Rizal
1961 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 12.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | ½ Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Head of José Rizal facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOSE RIZAL • CENETENNIAL •
1861
1961
NATIONAL HERO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, on its obverse side. Rizal was a polymath, novelist, poet, and revolutionary who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. His image on the coin is a symbol of national pride and a reminder of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Peso (José Rizal) 1961 coin.
