5 Sentimo 1983-1992 front 5 Sentimo 1983-1992 back
5 Sentimo 1983-1992 photo
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5 Sentimo

 
Aluminium 1.2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1983-1992
Value
5 Sentimos (0.05&nbspPHP)
Currency
Piso (1967-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
2.08 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
2 January 1998
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#2463
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Waling-Waling orchid (Vanda sanderiana).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 SENTIMO
VANDA
SANDERIANA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Sentimo coin from the Philippines, made of Aluminium and weighing 1.2g, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was designed to help distinguish it from other coins and to make it easier to handle for the visually impaired.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983  750 - - - - - -
1984  141744000 - - - - - -
1985  50416000 - - - - - -
1986  11664000 - - - - - -
1987  79008000 - - - - - -
1988  90487000 - - - - - -
1989  - - - - - -
1990  - - - - - -
1991  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sentimo 1983-1992 coin.