50 Sentimos
Pilipino Series
Obverse: Features Marcelo H. del Pilar facing right with the number “50” on the bottom left. Text: "LIMAMPUNG SENTIMOS" and “MARCELO H. DEL PILAR”.
Reverse: Features the coat of arms of the Philippines. Text: "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS" with the date "1967”.
Description
The coin was a standard circulating coin under the Pilipino Series. It featured Marcelo H. del Pilar, who is often referred to as the “Father of Philippine Journalism" as he founded the Diariong Tagalog. 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: 8g
Diameter: 27.5mm
Thickness: 1.95mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Mint of Denver (USA), Mint of Philadelphia (USA), and Mint of San Francisco (USA)