Coin Collection: Updated Philippines English Series Coins

Finally my Philippine English series coins from 1958 is complete. I have finally put together coins from the year 1958, the first minting year of these coins. My first post regarding these coins can be found in the link below.

Philippine Coins: English Series

Now some photos of the all 1958 Philippine English Series coins.

I did not include the reverse photos anymore since you can view that in my previous entry about the English Series coins.

Enjoy!

Coin Collection: Philippines English Series Coins

In 1958, a new set of coins was introduced by the Central Bank of The Philippines to replace the Commonwealth series coins. They were one, five, ten, twenty five, and fifty respectively. Below is a photo of the set I have. My goal for this set is to obtain an all 1958 series that is of fairly good quality that most details still show on the coin like date, the letterings, and the figure of the person in recognizable detail. Why 1958? Because its the year that these coins were first minted and I want an original series.

The English Series
Top row from left: 50 Centavos (1964), Twenty five Centavos (1966), Ten Centavos (1964)
Bottom from left: Five Centavos (1958), One Centavo (1960)

As you may have noticed, the coins come from different years. Only my five centavo coin is 1958. Below are close ups of the coins. Info from, 

http://philmoney.blogspot.com/search/label/English%20Series%20Coins

Fifty Centavo Coin English Series (1964)

Obverse: 
Lady Liberty striking an anvil with a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "Fifty Centavos", year mark

Reverse:
Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Central Bank of the Philippines"

Twenty Five Centavo Coin English Series (1966)

Obverse: 
Lady Liberty striking an anvil with a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "Fifty Centavos", year mark

Reverse: 
Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Central Bank of the Philippines"

Ten Centavo Coin English Series (1964)

Obverse:
Lady Liberty striking an anvil with a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "Ten Centavos", year mark

Reverse:
Seal of the Republic of the Philippines,. "Central Bank of the Philippines"

Five Centavo Coin English Series (1958)

Obverse:
Figure of a man seated beside an anvil and holding a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "Five Centavos", year mark

Reverse: seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Central Bank of the Philippines"

One Centavo Coin English Series (1960)

Obverse:
Figure of a man seated beside an anvil and holding a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "One Centavo", year mark

Reverse:
Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Central Bank of the Philippines"

Here are some of the more closeup views of the 1958 Five Centavo coin that I got from the bargain bin. It was a good find considering that I have never personally seen a five centavo coin, from this series, in such a good condition. Most if the coins I saw were really worn down that only the outlines of the figures can be seen.

Obverse:
You can still see the finer details such as the man's muscle profile and the clothes he is wearing.
The coin has considerable tarnishes on it, but much of the details can still be seen. Oh! and its 1958 which  is the year this coin series was first minted.

Reverse:
This side is tarnished as well, but still most of the details can be seen. I apologize for the blurry picture. My hands were shaking when I took this photo. Unlike most coins today, the orientation of the reverse from the obverse is upside down. Meaning when you turn the coin on its vertical axis (left to right/right to left) the man on the other side is upside down and vice versa when viewing from the obverse.

Enjoy!

Coin Collection: Commemorative Coins

My coin collecting hobby has recently been rekindled. I have been collecting coins since I was a child, but as a child would, I put my coins, unprotected, in one box. Which would mean, that any coin in good condition before, is now ruined. My collection remains in my room in our house in the province. Right now it is out of my reach. So i figured i would start a collection where i am right now and try to complete the Philippine coin series from the American occupation to the present. Right now I will be sharing to you the commemorative coins I have.

In the Philippines, there are a lot of commemorative coins and the really rare ones are real treasures of you happen to have one. Since there are too many commemorative coins, of which some are impossible to own in my lifetime,  I will only talk about the ones I do have in my possession. I am not a professional collector, nor an expert in coins. I am merely a novice enthusiast who appreciates historical currencies. The holders of my coins are my own DIY version and may not be up to standards with the real coin holders. My purpose is just to protect from scratches and fingerprints.


Below is my collection of commemorative coins that are with me. Notice the coins on the top row have duplicates. First two coins on the top row from left are, 1989 Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino 1 peso coins. The two decagon coins on the upper right are, 1991 Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan Jose P. Laurel 2 peso coins. Lower left, 1992 Araw ng Kagitingan Ika-50 Anibersaryo 1 peso coin. Lower right, 1991 Ika-400 Taon ng Antipolo 1 Peso Coin.

All 1 peso coins i got from a collectors store in Megamall. The 2 peso coins i got from a bag of coins in the house.

More details below.

One Peso Araw ng Kagitingan 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin (1992)


OBVERSE:
Philippine Flag, Dambana ng Kagitingan, Bust of Philippine Solidier
"Araw ng Kagitingan" "1942-1992" "Ika-50 Anibersaryo"

REVERSE:
Seal of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas" "1 Piso"

One Peso Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino Commemorative Coin (1989)

Obverse:
Busts of 3 Indigenous Filipinos, Rice Terraces, Hills, Abaca Plants, Zamboanga Vintas, "Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino" 1988-1998

One Peso Dekada ng Kulturang Pilipino Commemorative Coin (1989)
Reverse:
Seal of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", "1-Piso", Year Mark

 One Peso Antipolo 400th Year Anniversary Commemorative Coin (1991)

OBVERSE:
Hinulugang Taktak Waterfalls, Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage) on the San Jose, Artocarpus incisa (Breadfruit tree), "Ika-400 Taon ng Antipolo, Rizal"1591-1991

REVERSE:
Seal of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", 1-Piso

Two Peso Jose P. Laurel Birth Centenary Commemorative Coin (1991)

Obverse:
Jose P. Laurel "Ika-100 Taong Kaarawan" 1891-1991

Reverse:
1943 Seal of the Republic of the Philippines with an equilateral triangle with the words Kapayapaan (Peace), Kalayaan (liberty), Katarungan (Justice). "Republika ng Pilipinas", 2 Piso

I missed uploading the Antipolo coin closeups. Will update later.

Update: Antipolo Coin has been uploaded.

Info on the coins courtesy of:
http://philmoney.blogspot.com/search/label/Commemorative%20Coins

Enjoy!