Philippines 1975-FM 25 piso

from the Cruzer Collection

This 25 piso was struck by the Franklin Mint to honor Emilio Aguinaldo, hero of war for Philippines independence. 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: 10,000 in matte finish, 5,875 in brilliant finish and 37,000 proofs.

Specification: 25 g, 0.500 fine silver, 38.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 211.

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:

• 1974 5 sentimo
• 1974 10 sentimos
• 1974 25 sentimo
• 1974 25 piso, 25th anniversary of the Central Bank
• 1975 10 sentimos
• 1975 piso
• 1975 5 piso, Ferdinand Marcos
• 1975-FM 50 piso, Ferdinand Marcos
• 1975 1000 piso, Ferdinand Marcos
• 1976-FM piso
• 1976-FM 25 piso, F.A.O.
• 1976 1500 piso "Boards of Governors"
• Coins and currency dated 1975