8 Coin Proof Set - Coinage of the Philippines
The coinage of the Republic of the Philippines includes two coins bearing special commemorative designs to be used only in . The fifty-piso coin, minted in sterling silver, depicts the emblems of four international economic organizations whose Boards of Governors are holding their annual policy-making meetings in the Philippines this year. They are: the International Monetary Fund; the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (also known as the World Bank), and two World Bank affiliates: the International Finance Corporation and International Development Association.
And the new twenty-five-piso coin, minted in .500 fine silver, portrays a young Philippine rice farmer, symbolizing the production of sufficient rice to meet the total needs of the people.
The remaining coins in the set honor distinguished figures in the nation's proud history. The five-piso coin, for example, pays tribute to Ferdinand E. Marcos, the much-decorated hero of World War II who is today the President of the Philippines.
The immortal Jose Rizal, "Father of Philippine Independence," is depicted on the one-piso coin; and the first Philippine painter to win international fame, Juan Luna, is featured on the twenty-five-sentimo coin. Another national leader was Francisco Baltasar, commemorated on the ten-sentimo coin.
Melchora Aquino, known as the "Mother of the Revolution," is honored on the five-sentimo coin, minted with an unusual scalloped edge. Square with rounded corners, the one-sentimo coin portrays the warrior chieftain Lapulapu who led the resistance to Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
A map of the Philippines appears on the reverse of the fifty-piso coin, and the reverses of the twenty-five, five- and one-piso coins bear the official coat of arms of the Republic. The reverses of the four smallest denomination coins carry the seal of the Central Bank, symbolizing the nation's economic development.
Certificate of Authenticity
This is to certify that the coin of the realm set accompanied by this certificate is legal tender in the Republic of the Philippines and is an original Proof Set minted by the Franklin Mint under Authorization of the government of the Philippines
For the Republic of the Philippines
(Sgd.) Gregorio S. Licaros, Governor, Central Bank of the Philippines
Certified
Important Information about your coin of the realm Proof Set
Your coin of the realm Proof Set is enclosed in a specially designed protective display card. We recommend that you leave your coins in this card to forever certify them as an original Proof Set, protect their beauty and assure their future value.
If you find it necessary to remove the coins, however, you can do so by separating the layers of the card. Start by using a thin blade to separate the layers at a corner. Continue the separation by peeling the layers to completely apart. Before touching the coins, put on the enclosed protective gloves. Remove your coins and place them in the appropriate cavities in your presentation case.
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend that the coins be handled only with gloved hand. Contact with the skin can accelerate tarnishing of the coins.
Packaging
Blister Pack with Coa, Literature and Box