Philippines 1967 25 sentimo

from the Stonecat collection

This twenty-five sentimos is from the circulation issue of 1967-74. The currency, which was called pesos and centavos during the American colonial period, was reformed in 1969 and renamed "piso" and "sentimo" which were the Tagalog translations. Locals, however, continue to use the old names. The obverse bust is of Juan Luna (1857-99), a Filipino painter who had a successful career in Europe. He appeared on various issues of the 25 sentimos until 1994. The denomination is still issued altho inflation has rendered it worthless.

Recorded mintage: 40,000,000.

Specification: 4 g, copper-nickel-zinc, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 199.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1966 25 centavos
• 1966 brass pattern 25 centavos
• 1967 5 sentimo
• 1967 peso, Bataan Day
• 1974 25 sentimo
• Coins and currency dated 1967