Philippines 5 centimos 1978 world coin

20th century philippines numismatic collectable decimal coin
Issuer Philippines
Issuing bank Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)
Period Republic (1946-date)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1975-1978
Value 5 Sentimos (0.05 PHP)
Currency Piso (1967-date)
Composition Brass (60% Copper, 40% Zinc)
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 2 January 1998
Number N#4355
References KM# 206, Schön# 45
Obverse Front-left facing head of f Melchora Aquino
Reverse Central Bank of the Philippines seal