In this series, I am going to share with you guys our coin and paper bill collection. We are not a professional coin collector or a Numismatist, these coins were collected and given to us. I described and based all the coins as how I see it and some were description from Google for more specific detail. If you happen to know the value of these coins comment it down below. :) Enjoy the video as we travel down through decades and decades of history.
These coins are not for sale.
5 Centavos (U.S. Administration)
Reference: numista.com
5 Centavos (U.S. Administration)
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1935-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1944-1945 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Copper (65%), Zinc (23%) and Nickel (12%)) |
| Weight | 4.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Reverse
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES S 1944
Reference: numista.com
- Male seated beside hammer and anvil
- Active volcano of Mt. Mayon (Philippines) right background
- Eagle above the shield, date below and the mintmark to the left of the date
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES S 1944
10 Centavos (U.S. Administration)
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1935-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1945 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Obverse
- Eagle above shield with the date below.
- Mintmark to left of date
- Lady standing wearing a flowing dress, right hand holding a hammer resting on an anvil.
- Active volcano of Mt. Mayon (Philippines) right background
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES D 1944
Coin collecting is a great hobby and a wonderful way to learn about the world.
ReplyDeleteCoin collecting can be a lot of fun! I have some coins from different countries around the world and it is neat to see how different they all are.
ReplyDeleteI love to collect souvenir coins when I travel. It’s a great keepsake to remember those fond memories
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting hobby! Super curious to know the stories behind those coins! Haha
ReplyDeleteSuch a fascinating hobby. Curious about the stories behind those coins!
ReplyDeleteThat's a unique hobby. Keep posting about these coins especially their history. One day young generation would find it a useful resource.
ReplyDeleteI collect coins from around the world. I used to be a flight attendant and decided to collect them. I now have a jar of different coins which reminds me so much of each country I've been to.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. I actually have tried to collect coins and bills from other countries but I lost track at some point. This is such a fun thing to do on the side.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome coins! I love to learn about the history of coins and the country they come from by these coins!
ReplyDeleteI am loving these posts about the currency. It is so interesting to read about them.
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