1975 Proof Set - Coinage of the Philippines with Certificate of Authenticity

Description: 1975 Proof set from 1975 coinage of the Philippines issued by The Franklin Mint under authorization of the government of the Philipines. Two new denominations were included in the 1975 coinage, the fifty-piso coin, minted in solid sterling silver, and the five-piso coin, minted in pure nickel, both paying tribute to President Marcos on his 10th anniversary in office. The twently-five piso coin portrays the great Philippine General Emilio Aguinaldo, a leader in the revolt against Spanish control of the island. Jose Rizal, national hero of independence is depicted on the one-piso coin. The first Phillipine painter to win international fame, Juan Luna, is featured on the twenty-five sentimo coin. Another leader in the development of natural cultural self-awareness was Francisco Baltasar, commemorated on the ten-sentimo coin. The illustrious patriot Melchora Aquino, known as the "Mother of the Revolution" is honored on the five-sentimo coin, minted for the first time with a scalloped edge. The one-sentimo coin also has a new shape for the first time - square with rounded corners. It portrays the warrior chieftain Lapulapu who led the resistance to Spanish conquest in the 16th century. The official coat of arms of the Republic of the Philippines on the reverse of the coins with the largest denomination. Enjoy adding this to you coin collection.

Price: 129.98 USD

Location: Sykesville, Maryland

End Time: 2024-11-25T21:00:50.000Z

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