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5 Sentimos
| Brass (60% Copper, 40% Zinc) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1978 |
| Value | 5 Sentimos (0.05 PHP) |
| Currency | Piso (1967-date) |
| Composition | Brass (60% Copper, 40% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 2 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Front-left facing head of f Melchora Aquino.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
MELCHORA AQUINO
5
SENTIMOS
Translation: Republic of the Philippines.
Engraver: Ernest Lauser
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the 1976 circulation coins, only 1,088,000 were minted in Philadelphia in 1977. This leaves 96,912,000 coins from an unknown mint.Interesting fact
The 5 Sentimos coin from the Philippines, made of Brass (60% Copper, 40% Zinc) and weighing 2.5g, 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 thread onto a string or cord. This feature was specifically added to help people in rural areas who often used coins as a form of currency, and it has become a distinctive characteristic of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 98928000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 5875 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 98000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 1826 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 19367000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 354 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 61838000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sentimos 1975-1978 coin.
