1936 M Fifty Centavos Murphy - Quezon Commemorative Coin

Obverse

Portrait of Governor-General Frank Murphy and President Manuel L. Quezon "Commonwealth of the Philippines" "Fifty Centavos" "November 15, 1935"

Reverse

The official coat of arms of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, Mintmark of Manila Mint "United States of America" "1936"

Note

Issued to commemorate the First Founding Anniversary of the Commonwealth of the Philippines on November 15, 1935

Remarks

1. - In 1942, many were dropped into Manila Bay near Corregidor Island to avoid seizure by the invading Japanese forces.
2. - First issued coins of the Commonwealth of the Philippines together with 1936 M One Peso Murphy - Quezon Commemorative Coin and 1936 M One Peso Roosevelt - Quezon Commemorative Coin
3. - First commemorative coins issued of the Philippines together with 1936 M One Peso Murphy - Quezon Commemorative Coin and 1936 M One Peso Roosevelt - Quezon Commemorative Coin