Philippines 1905 50 centavos

1905 Fifty Centavos PROOF

This type was struck for the Philippines 1903-06. The Philadelphia mint issued some every year and the San Francisco mint contributed 1903-05. The 1903 and 1904-S are the common dates, the 1905 is available only as a proof. In 1907, the denomination was reduced in weight to 10 grams (KM 171) and a substantial number issued 1907-21. All were demonetized by the Philippine government in the late 1960's when the currency was reformed.

Recorded Mintage: 471 proofs.

Specifications: 13.48 g, 0.900 fine silver, reeded edge.

Catalog Reference: KM 167.

Source:

• Basso, Aldo P., Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines, Menlo Park, CA: 1968.
• 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:

• 1905 centavo
• 1905-S 50 centavos
• 1906 50 centavos
• U.S. Philippines fifty centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1905