Philippines 1967 peso

from the Cruzer Collection

This peso was struck at the United States mint in 1967 for the Philippines. This type commemorated the 25th anniversary of Bataan Day. It was hoarded and is common today.

Recorded mintage: 100,000.

Specification: 26 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 195.

Source:

• Altz, Charles G., and E. H. Barton, Foreign Coins Struck at United States Mints, Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing, 1965.
• 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:

• 1964 50 centavos
• 1964 peso, Apolinario Mabini centennial
• 1966 25 centavos
• 1967 5 sentimo
• 1967 25 sentimo
• 1969 piso, Emilio Aguinaldo centennial
• Coins and currency dated 1967