1 Centavo
English Series
Obverse: Features a seated man holding a hammer facing right with an anvil. Mayon Volcano can be seen in the background. Text: "ONE CENTAVO" and the year “1963”.
Reverse: Features the coat of arms of the Philippines. Text: "CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES" and “REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES”.
Description
The coin was a standard circulating coin under the English Series. It features a seated man holding a hammer and an anvil, one of the longest-standing symbols in Philippine coinage, alongside Lady Liberty, dating back to the American occupation. Furthermore, Mayon Volcano can be seen in the background, known for its distinctive shape. It was later demonetized on August 31, 1979.
Details
Years: 1958, 1960, and 1962-1963
Composition: Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc)
Weight: 3.08g
Diameter: 19mm
Thickness: 1.45mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: Mint of Philadelphia (USA)