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2500 Piso Douglas MacArthur
1980 year| Gold (.500) | 14.57 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 2500 Pesos (2500 piso) 2500 PHP = USD 44 |
| Currency | Piso (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.500) |
| Weight | 14.57 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Bust of General MacArthur with pipe and sunglasses, facing front left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IKASANDAANG TAONG KAARAWAN
General
Douglas MacArthur
★ 1880-1980 ★
Translation: 100th birth anniversary.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1980 Philippines 2500 Piso (Douglas MacArthur) gold coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of General Douglas MacArthur's birth. MacArthur played a significant role in the Philippines' history, serving as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in the Pacific during World War II and later as the Governor-General of the Philippines from 1942 to 1946. The coin's design features a portrait of MacArthur on one side and the Philippine coat of arms on the other. It has a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 FM | 3073 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2500 Piso (Douglas MacArthur) 1980 coin.
