10 Sentimos
Pilipino Series
Obverse: Features Francisco Baltasar facing left with the number “10” on the bottom right. Text: "SAMPUNG SENTIMOS" and “FRANCISCO BALTASAR”.
Reverse: Features the coat of arms of the Philippines. Text: "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS" with the date "1970”.
Description
The coin was a standard circulating coin under the Pilipino Series. It also features Francisco Baltasar, who wrote the epic of “Florante at Laura” to secretly criticize abuses under 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: Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, 12% Nickel)
Weight: 2g
Diameter: 17.85mm
Thickness: 1.15mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Mint of Denver (USA) and Mint of San Francisco (USA)