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5 Centavos

🇵🇭 Philippines · 5 Centavos · 1861–1958
Regular
Weight4.8 g
Diameter19.1 mm
MintmarkM
Mintage 4,000,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerAmbrosia Morales, Melecio Figueroa
ReferenceKM# 180, Schön# 18
Collector's Key World IDCKW-PHL-841

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1938 Philippines 5 Centavos coins were minted?
4,000,000 were struck.
What is a 1938 Philippines 5 Centavos made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 4.8 g.
What is the melt value of a 1938 Philippines 5 Centavos?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1938 Philippines 5 Centavos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.