1 Piso (Pope Paul VI; nickel) 1970 front 1 Piso (Pope Paul VI; nickel) 1970 back
1 Piso (Pope Paul VI; nickel) 1970 photo
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1 Piso Pope Paul VI; nickel

1970 year
Nickel 23.60 g 38.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1970
Value
1 Peso (1 piso) (1&nbspPHP)
Currency
Piso (1967-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
23.60 g
Diameter
38.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#32568
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Right-facing bust of Pope Paul VI.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAGDALAN NG PAPA SA PILIPINAS
PAPA PAULO VI
1970

Translation: Pope's Visit to the Philippines. Pope Paul VI.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1970 Philippine 1 Piso coin featuring Pope Paul VI is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant change in the Catholic Church. Pope Paul VI was known for his efforts to modernize the Church and his role in the Second Vatican Council, which aimed to renew and update Catholic practices and beliefs. This coin, minted just a year before his death, serves as a symbol of the Church's evolution and growth during his papacy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  70000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Piso (Pope Paul VI; nickel) 1970 coin.