25 Centavos
English Series
Obverse: Features Lady Liberty standing and facing left striking an anvil with a hammer. Mayon Volcano can be seen in the background. Text: "TWENTY FIVE CENTAVOS" and the year “1966”.
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 Lady Liberty, one of the longest-standing symbols in Philippine coinage, dating back to the American occupation. Furthermore, Mayon Volcano can be seen in the background, known for its distinctive shape. In 1959, many 25-centavo coins were minted; however, they were labeled as 1958. It was later demonetized on August 31, 1979, and was the last time the coat of arms carried the English national name, as well as the Central Bank of the Philippines label in English.
Details
Years: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, and 1966
Composition: Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, 12% Nickel)
Weight: 5g
Diameter: 24mm
Thickness: 1.6mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Royal Mint at Tower Hill (UK) and Mint of Philadelphia (USA)