5 Centavos, Philippines

5 Centavos, Philippines, 1937-1941 obverse image5 Centavos, Philippines, 1937-1941 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Philippines flagPhilippines
  • Years of Minting:
    1937-1941
  • Period:
    Commonwealth (1935-1946)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    M Manila, Philippines (1728-1889, 1920-1922, 1925-1940)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$91.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Coat of arms of the Philippines.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Obverse

Description:

Seated man with hammer and anvil facing right, smoking volcano at right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Ambrosia Morales

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

FIVE CENTAVOS FILIPINAS

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES 1941 M

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:4.8 g
  • Diameter:19.1 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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