1 Sentimo
Pilipino Series
Obverse: Features Lapulapu facing left with the number “1” on the bottom left. Text: "ISANG SENTIMO" and “LAPULAPU”.
Reverse: Features the coat of arms of the Philippines. Text: "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS" with the date "1969”.
Description
The coin was a standard circulating coin under the Pilipino Series. It was the first mainstream circulation coin that contained Aluminium. Furthermore, this was the first coin that featured Lapulapu, with him being placed on the 1 sentimo coin as he was the first Filipino who resisted Spanish rule. The coin is common due to its high mintage. It was later demonetized on January 2, 1998, as per BSP Circular No. 81, Series of 1995.
Details
Years: 1967 - 1974
Composition: Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight: 0.5g
Diameter: 15.25mm
Thickness: 1.37mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: Mint of Philadelphia (USA) and San Francisco (USA)