50 Centavos


Silver (.750) (Copper .250)	10 g	27.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Philippines
Period	Commonwealth (1935-1946)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1944-1945
Value	50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency	Peso (1857-1967)
Composition	Silver (.750) (Copper .250)
Weight	10 g
Diameter	27.5 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#15858
Rarity index	9%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the Philippines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES
S 1944

Engraver: Ambrosio Morales

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Edge

Reeded

Comment

There is a Type 1 and a Type 2 of the 1944 coin. Type 2 shows a plain or a weak showing of the grooves in the mountain on the obverse of the coin at 3:00. The strong or Type 1 shows strong grooves along the mountainside (the Mayon volcano). Called verticle striations. Also where the mountain touches the denticles in Type 1 it only covers one denticle, in Type 2 it covers three. There is more space between the mountain and the s in Type 1. Type 2 they almost touch.

For the 1945 dated coins, 18,120,000 were minted in 1945, and 6,288,000 were minted in 1946

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from the Philippines, minted between 1944 and 1945, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver and copper, the coin was designed with a unique wartime composition, with 75% silver and 25% copper. This was done to preserve the more valuable metals during World War II. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of history, showcasing the resourcefulness and resilience of the Filipino people during a time of war.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1944 S	19187000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1945 S	18120000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1944-1945 coin.