1977 Coin Set

1977 8 Coin Proof Set - Coinage of the Philippines

The 1977 coinage of the Republic of the Philippines includes two coins bearing special commemorative designs to be used only in 1977. The fifty-piso coin, minted in sterling silver, depicts the new Central Bank Security Printing Plant and Mint Complex. This impressive building, with the five-pointed star—the old Spanish mintmark—above, and with two historic coins in the foreground, was inaugurated in 1977. The two coins within a coin are a fifty-centavos coin depicting the figure of Liberty and a one-centavo coin showing a blacksmith seated beside his anvil.

And the new twenty-five-piso coin, minted in .500 fine silver, portrays the famous Banawe Rice Terraces of the Philippines. Rain-fed slopes where rice greens and root crops are grown, some of these terraces date back 3,000 years and are regarded as the eighth wonder of the world.

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.

The Philippine coat of arms appears on the reverses of the fifty, twenty-five, five and one-piso coins. The reverses of the four smallest denomination coins carry the seal of the Central Bank, symbolizing the nation's c development

Certificate of Authenticity

This is to certify that the coin of the realm set accompanied by this certificate is legal tender in the Philippines and is a limited 1977 Proof Set minted by The Franklin Mint under authorization of the Government of the Philippines. It is further certified that the 50-piso and 25-piso coins bear special designs to be used only in 1977.

For the Republic of the Philippines
(Sgd.) Gregorio S. Licaros, Governor, Central Bank of the Philippines

November 21, 1977
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