Philippines 1981 25 sentimo
This twenty-five sentimos is from the circulation issue of 1979-82. The currency, 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. The obverse bust is of Juan Luna (1857-99), a Filipino painter who had a successful career in Europe. He appeared on various issues of the twenty-five sentimos (KM 199, KM 208, KM 227, KM 241.1, KM 241.2) until 1994. The circulation issue was made in Manila while the proofs were struck at the Franklin mint. The denomination is still issued altho inflation has rendered it worthless.
Recorded mintage: unknown + 1,795 proofs.
Specification: 4 g, copper-nickel, 21 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 227.
- Bruce, Colin R. II, and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 35th Ed.; Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications, 2007.
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