Philippines 1936-M 50 centavos

1936M Murphy/Quezon Fifty Centavos

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This type was struck for the Philippines at the Manila mint to commemorate the establishment of the Commonwealth. It features portraits of Manuel Quezon, first president of the Commonwealth, and Frank Murphy, the last American governor. Commemorative pesos were also struck for the occasion.

Recorded Mintage: 20,000.

Specifications: 10.00 g, 0.750 fine silver, .2411 troy oz ASW, reeded edge, designed by Ambrosia Morales.

Catalog Reference: KM 176.

Source:

• 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.

Link to:

• 1936-M centavo
• U.S. Philippines fifty centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1936