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50 Pesos – Philippines

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Pope John Paul II visit to the Philippines

Series: Papal Visits

Philippines

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Philippines

Period:

Republic

(since 1946)

Currency:

Piso

(since 1967)

Demonetization: 30 April 2019

Total mintage: 13,353

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 27.4 g

Silver weight: 25.34 g

Thickness: 2.7 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #233

Numista: #108865

Value

Exchange value: 50 PHP = $0.87

Bullion value: $71.69

Obverse

Description:

Praying figure surrounded by seated people; Madonna and child in clouds above.

Inscription:

REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

LORENZO RUIZ

MARTIR NA PILIPINO

50 PISOS

FM

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

LORENZO RUIZ

FILIPINO MARTYR

50 PESOS

FM

Script: Latin

Languages: Spanish, Tagalog

Reverse

Description:

Pope John Paul II in left-profile bust, wearing a zucchetto.

Inscription:

PAGDALAW NG PAPA SA PILIPINAS

PAPA JUAN PABLO II

1981

Translation:

Visit of the Pope to the Philippines

Pope John Paul II

1981

Script: Latin

Language: Tagalog

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	FM	10,000
1981	FM	3,353	Proof

Series: Papal Visits

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