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10 Centavos
| Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel) | 2.04428 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1966 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.04428 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Standing woman, holding hammer on anvil in right hand, smoking volcano at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN CENTAVOS
1964
Designer: Melecio Figueroa
Edge
Reeded
Comment
For the 1958 dated coins, 1,000 were minted in 1958 and 9,999,000 were minted in 1959.For the 1960 dates coins, 30,000,000 were minted in 1960 and 40,000,000 were minted in 1961.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from the Philippines, produced between 1958 and 1966, has a unique feature. It was made with a tri-metallic combination of 70% copper, 18% zinc, and 12% nickel, resulting in a distinctive golden color.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 70000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 100000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 110000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1958-1966 coin.
