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5 Piso Leyte Gulf Landing
2014 year| Nickel brass | 7.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 piso) 5 PHP = USD 0.09 |
| Currency | Piso (1967-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Five-star rank insignia of a U.S. general, MacArthur's signature beneath. Bank seal at lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soil - soil consecrated in the blood of our two peoples.
Field Marshal Douglas Mc Arthur
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
5 PISO
Translation: Republic of the Philippines.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The discrepancy between MacArthur's rank in the descriptions of this coin arises from the fact that he was a General in the U.S. Army and also held the rank of Field Marshall in the Philippine Army.Interesting fact
The coin features an image of General Douglas MacArthur, who led the Allied forces in the Pacific during World War II, and a landing craft on the shore of Leyte Gulf, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the historic landing that marked the beginning of the end of Japan's occupation of the Philippines.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 PI | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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