5 Centavos, Philippines

5 Centavos, Philippines, 1944-1945 obverse image5 Centavos, Philippines, 1944-1945 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Philippines flagPhilippines
  • Years of Minting:
    1944-1945
  • Period:
    Commonwealth (1935-1946)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.75-$99.95

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 S 1944

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel brass (Copper 65%, Zinc 23%, and Nickel 12%)

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:4.92 g
  • Diameter:19 mm
  • Thickness:2.4 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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