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1 Centavo
| Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) | 5.3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1935-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1944 (1937-1945) |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Philippines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES
S 1944
Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although this type is listed in the "Standard Catalog of World Coins" as Bronze, official mint records state that they are made of Copper and Zinc.For the 1944 dated coins, 58,000,000 were minted in 1944 and 78,485,798 were minted in 1945.
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from the Philippines, minted between 1937 and 1944, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of brass, which is primarily composed of copper and zinc, the coin has a distinctive golden color due to the high copper content. This unique coloration sets it apart from other coins made of similar materials and has made it a popular collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 M | 15790000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 M | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 M | 6500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 M | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 M | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 (1944-1945) S | 136485798 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1937-1944 (1937-1945) coin.
