Philippines 1997 piso

from the Stonecat Collection

The currency of the Philippines, 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. This type was struck in 1995-2003, then switched to nickel plated steel for 2003-17 (KM 269a). The obverse bust is of José Rizal, martyr of the struggle for independence from Spain.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 6.1 g, copper-nickel, 24 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 269.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1992 piso, Araw ng Kagitingan
• 1996 2000 piso, Fidel Ramos
• 1997 5 piso
• 1998 25 sentimo
• 1998 5 piso
• 2000 piso
• Coins and currency dated 1997
• return to coins of Philippines