500 Piso Leyte Gulf Landing
1994 year| Silver (.925) | 23.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 500 Pesos (500 piso) 500 PHP = USD 8.83 |
| Currency | Piso (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#184754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
General Douglas MacArthur wearing sunglasses and staff, accompanied by Philippine president Sergio Osmeña.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEYTE GULF LANDINGS
50TH ANNIVERSARY
LEYTE, PHILIPPINES
★ OCTOBER 20, 1994 ★
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Reverse engraving based upon photograph shown here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Leyte
Interesting fact
The 500 Piso (Leyte Gulf Landing) coin from the Philippines, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 23.1g, features an error on its reverse side. The coin was minted in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landing, a significant event in World War II. However, the coin's reverse side erroneously depicts a map of the Philippines with the island of Leyte located in the wrong position. Instead of being placed in the eastern part of the archipelago, Leyte is shown in the northern part, near the island of Luzon. This error was not corrected, and the coin was still released into circulation. This mistake makes the coin a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 PI | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Piso (Leyte Gulf Landing) 1994 coin.
