1500 Piso (Pope John Paul II) 1980-1982 front 1500 Piso (Pope John Paul II) 1980-1982 back
1500 Piso (Pope John Paul II) 1980-1982 photo
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1500 Piso Pope John Paul II

 
Gold (.900) 9.9500 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1980-1982
Value
1500 Pesos (1500 piso) 1500 PHP = USD 27
Currency
Piso (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
9.9500 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#21147
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Left-facing bust of Pope John Paul II wearing zucchetto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAGDALAW NG PAPA SA PILIPINAS
PAPA JUAN PABLO II
1981

Translation: Pope's visit to the Philippines. Pope John Paul II.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1500 Piso (Pope John Paul II) coin from the Philippines, made of gold (.900) and weighing 9.9500g, is a non-circulating coin that was issued from 1980 to 1982. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to the Philippines in 1981. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Philippine coat of arms on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and collectors of religious memorabilia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1500 Piso (Pope John Paul II) 1980-1982 coin.