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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