1 Sentimo 1975-1978 front 1 Sentimo 1975-1978 back
1 Sentimo 1975-1978 photo
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1 Sentimo

 
Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) 1.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1975-1978
Value
1 Sentimo (0.01&nbspPHP)
Currency
Piso (1967-date)
Composition
Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight
1.2 g
Size
19 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
2 January 1998
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#2447
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Front-right facing head of Lapulapu.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
LAPULAPU
1 SENTIMO

Translation: Republic of the Philippines.

Engraver: Don Everhart

Edge

Plain

Comment

The business strike of 1975 was produced by Franklin mint in 60,190,000 and by Llantrisant Mint in 10,000,000 pieces. Till now there is no way to distinguish them.

Interesting fact

The 1 Sentimo coin from the Philippines, made of Aluminium-magnesium, has a unique feature - it's one of the lightest coins in the world, weighing only 1.2 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  70190000 - - - - - -
1975 FM 5875 - - - - - -
1976  60190000 - - - - - -
1976 FM 1826 - - - - - -
1977  4808000 - - - - - -
1977 FM 354 - - - - - -
1978  24813000 - - - - - -
1978 FM 10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sentimo 1975-1978 coin.