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5 Centavos
| Brass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc) | 4.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1966 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Brass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc) |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Seated man with hammer and anvil facing right, smoking volcano at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE CENTAVOS
1960
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from the Philippines, minted between 1958 and 1966, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "scalloped" or "dented" edge, which was designed to make it easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. This feature was specifically added to the coin to prevent the circulation of fake coins, which were prevalent during that time period. This coin's unique shape has made it a popular collector's item, and it remains a distinctive feature of Philippine currency to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 100000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1958-1966 coin.
