1978 Manuel L. Quezon Coin Set

1978 8 Coin Proof Set - Coinage of the Philippines

The 1978 coinage of the Republic of the Philippines includes two coins bearing special commemorative designs honoring the 100th anniversary of the birth of “the father of Philippine independence"- Manuel L. Quezon. The fifty-piso coin, minted in sterling silver, bears a portrait of Quezon who, as first president of the Philippine Commonwealth, was the prime architect of its nationhood. Appropriately, the commonwealths' official seal is also depicted on the coin. Born in 1878 on the island of Luzon, Quezon was elected president of the Commonwealth in 1935. In this capacity he launched a program to promote social justice and began construction of Quezon City, a new national capital.

Complementing this coin is the twenty-five-piso piece, minted in .500 fine silver. Its new design features the Quezon Memorial, which rises more than 200 feet above Quezon City- the nation's capital. 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 great patriot Jose Rizal 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, who is 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 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 Philippines and is a 1978 Proof Set minted by The Franklin Mint by authority of the Government of the Philippines. It is further certified that the 50-piso and 25-piso coins bear special designs commemorating the 100th birth anniversary on August 19, 1978 of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth, champion of social justice and exponent of Philippine Independence.

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

July 14, 1978
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