Philippines 1908 20 centavos

1908 Twenty Centavos PROOF

This type was struck for the Philippines 1907-21. The prior type, issued 1903-05, weighed 5.385 g. In 1907, the denomination was reduced in weight to 4 grams (KM 170) and a substantial number issued 1907-21 with a final issue from the Manila mint in 1929. All were demonetized by the Philippine government in the late 1960's when the currency was reformed. This date is available only in proof.

Recorded Mintage: 500 Proofs.

Specifications: 4.000 g, 0.750 fine silver, reeded edge.

Catalog Reference: KM 170.

Source:

• Basso, Aldo P., Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines, Menlo Park, CA: 1968.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Ganzon de Legarda, Angelita, Piloncitos to Pesos, A Brief History of Coinage in the Philippines, Manila: Bancom Development Corporation, 1976.

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