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1 Centavo
| Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) | 3.08 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1963 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.08 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Seated man with hammer and anvil facing right, smoking volcano at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE CENTAVO
1960
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although this type is listed in the "Standard Catalog of World Coins" as being made of bronze, official mint records state that these are made of copper and zinc.Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from the Philippines, minted between 1958 and 1963, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "scalloped" or "dented" edge, which was designed to make it easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. This feature was a result of the country's efforts to combat counterfeiting, which was a significant problem at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 153515000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1958-1963 coin.
