5 Centavos, Philippines

5 Centavos, Philippines, 1958-1966 obverse image5 Centavos, Philippines, 1958-1966 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Philippines flagPhilippines
  • Years of Minting:
    1958-1966
  • Period:
    Republic (1946-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$49.99

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:

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

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of the Philippines.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES • REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Reverse:

FIVE CENTAVOS 1960

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc)

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:4.8 g
  • Diameter:21 mm
  • Thickness:1.7 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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