Philippines 1992 piso

from the Cruzer Collection

This piso was struck to honor Araw ng Kagitingan, a national holiday in the Philippines marking the fall of Bataan to the Japanese in 1942. It was demonetized in 1998. The SCWC incorrectly states that the coin commemorates the (nonexistent) Battle of Kagitingan.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 4 g, nickel-plated steel, 21.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 260.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1991 piso, 400th anniversary of Antipolo city
• 1992 5 piso, "Chess Olympiad"
• 1992 10,000 pesos, "Democracy Restored
• 1997 piso
• Coins and currency dated 1992