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.
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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.
ReplyDeleteWe are in the process of selling our coin collection from many years of collecting. So far its been a great success. Collecting was fun but there was no one to leave the collection to.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it would be fun to collect coins! I hear there are some great ones out there.
ReplyDeleteWe collect coins here since my son (now 21) was a cub scout in kindergarten. Started as a badge and has evolved into the whole family collecting coins!
ReplyDeleteIt is cool to know about these coins. I will have to look for them in my coins.
ReplyDeleteI was trying to collect some coins before, but I always end up accidentally spending them haha. Great hobby.
ReplyDeleteThat was so cool to do. I hope I can collect some rare coins too.
ReplyDeleteCollecting coins is such a great hobby! Thanks for sharing with us a little bit about your collection.
ReplyDeleteMy dad and father-in-love collected coins. We have some very special ones.
ReplyDeleteI've always thought coin collecting is an interesting thing to do - I have some but they are just uncirculated Beatrix Potter ones.
ReplyDeleteWE have some rare coins at home too! My husband loves collecting them!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin has this hobby! He loves collecting coins. Thanks for sharing your collection 🙂
ReplyDeleteEverything Enchanting ❤️
I've been collecting old coins too. Some of them I already sold and some are still on my old wallet.
ReplyDeleteI used to collect coins before during my travels but stop for a while. I guess I need to get back to collecting. It's amazing how the money evolution too.
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