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1500 Pesos – Philippines

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Inauguration of new mint facilities

Philippines

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: Philippines

Period:

Republic

(since 1946)

Currency:

Piso

(since 1967)

Demonetization: 30 April 2019

Total mintage: 6,000

Material

Diameter: 33.25 mm

Weight: 20.45 g

Gold weight: 18.41 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #223

Numista: #53633

Value

Exchange value: 1500 PHP = $26.03

Bullion value: $3073.88

Obverse

Description:

Floral.

Inscription:

REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

* 1500 PISO *

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

* 1500 PESOS *

Script: Latin

Language: Tagalog

Reverse

Description:

Security Plant Complex over stacked banknotes, a 20-piso note at lower left, coins at right, and gold bars at bottom.

Inscription:

SECURITY PRINTING PLANT - GOLD REFINERY AND MINT

1978

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Geneva	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	3,000
1978	—	3,000	Proof

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