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1500 pesos – Philippines

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Commemoration: Pope John Paul II visit to the Philippines

Series: Papal Visits

Philippines

Context

Years: 1980–1982

Issuer: Philippines

Period:

Republic

(since 1946)

Currency:

Piso

(since 1967)

Demonetization: 30 April 2019

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 9.95 g

Gold Weight:: 8.96 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #

Numista: #21147

Value

Exchange value: 1500 PHP

Bullion value: $1365.24

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

LORENZO RUIZ

MARTIR NA PILIPINO

1500 PISO

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

LORENZO RUIZ

FILIPINO MARTYR

1500 PESOS

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

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1980	—	—	Proof
1981	—	1,000	Proof
1982	—	—	Proof

Series: Papal Visits

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