5 Centavos
English Series
Obverse: Features a seated man holding a hammer facing right with an anvil. Mayon Volcano can be seen in the background. Text: "FIVE CENTAVOS" and the year “1960”.
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, 1962-1964, and 1966
Composition: Brass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc)
Weight: 4.8g
Diameter: 21mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: Royal Mint at Tower Hill (UK) and Mint of Philadelphia (USA)