Philippines 1970 piso

from the Cruzer Collection

This piso was struck for the visit of pope Paul VI to the Philippines in 1970. It was hoarded and is common today. The currency was reformed in 1967 and all the World War era coinage struck in the USA was demonetized.

Recorded mintage: 30,000 plus 70,000 in nickel plus 1,000 in gold.

Specification: 26.45 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 202a.

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:

• 1969 piso, Emilio Aguinaldo centennial
• 1970 gold piso, visit of pope Paul VI
• 1971 10 sentimo
• 1972 piso
• Coins and currency dated 1970