5 Sentimos
Pilipino Series
Obverse: Features Melchora Aquino facing right with the number “5” on the bottom left. Text: "LIMANG SENTIMOS" and “MELCHORA AQUINO”.
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. This was the first coin to feature a female Filipino hero, Melchora Aquino, who remains the only woman to appear on standard-issue coins. 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: Brass (60% Copper, 40% Zinc)
Weight: 2.5g
Diameter: 18.6mm
Thickness: 1.4mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: Mint of Denver (USA) and Mint of San Francisco (USA)