5 Piso 1975-1982 front 5 Piso 1975-1982 back
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5 Piso

 
Nickel 22 g 36.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1975-1982
Value
5 Pesos (5 piso) (5&nbspPHP)
Currency
Piso (1967-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
22 g
Diameter
36.5 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
2 January 1998
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4518
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Left-facing bust of Ferdinand E. Marcos.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN
SETYEMBRE 21,
1972
PANGULONG
FERDINAND E. MARCOS
* 1975 *

Translation: The New Society. September 21, 1972. President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

Engraver: Thomas James Ferrell

Edge

Plain

Comment

Varieties:
KM#210.1 coat of arms motto "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS".
KM#210.2 coat of arms motto "ISANG BANSA ISANG DIWA".

Interesting fact

The 5 Piso coin from the Philippines, made of Nickel and weighing 22g, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "heel-shaped" or " boat-shaped" design, which sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  20000000 - - - - - -
1975 FM 7875 - - - - - -
1976 FM 1826 - - - - - -
1977 FM 354 - - - - - -
1978 FM 10000 - - - - - -
1979 FM 10000 - - - - - -
1980 FM 10000 - - - - - -
1981 FM 11000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Piso 1975-1982 coin.