2009 Ateneo de Manila Sesquicentennial Celebration Medal

NP ID : MP 1031
Category : Founding Anniversary
Type : BSP Minted
Year : 2009
Title : 2009 Ateneo de Manila Sesquicentennial Celebration
Variety :
Mintage : 900
Mint : BSP Mint
Shape : Round
Edge : Milled
Weight : 23 gm
Diameter : 36 mm
Thickness : 2.20 mm
Quality : Proof-like
Finish :
Material : Sterling Silver
Metallic Composition : 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Orientation : Medallic Orientation
Packaging : Coin in Capsule with blue box, COA and white cover
Designer : Emerson RG Abraham and Jihan Carra Vicente-Roque
Engraver : Emerson RG Abraham and Jihan Carra Vicente-Roque
Obverse : Image of Ateneo logo and Ateneo Sesquicentennial Logo
Reverse : Image of the offering of the sword and the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, image of The University Church of the Gesu, and image of the Atenoe's Blue Eagle
Note : ATENEO DE MANILA
1859-2009

On June 14, 1859, the Jesuits returned to the Philippines after almost a century of absence. On the 10th of December of the same year, they opened the Escuela Municipal de Manila in lntramuros. That was the very first Ateneo campus.

Today,2009, we commemorate the Ateneo community's past 150 years of magis. service of others and cura personalis . At the same time, with a collection of commemorative items such as this medal especially minted for the Ateneo Sesquicentennial celebration by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, we declare our fervent hope for more years of The Ateneo Way.

The Ateneo Way The Ateneo Sesquicentennial Logo is emblematic of the university's mission of forming men and women for others. The Ateneo Way speaks of the symbols of the university and what it stands for into a single message of excellence, spirituality and service to the nation.

Celebrating Excellence The Blue Eagle, powerful and majestic, is Ateneo's primary symbol of excellence, meant to inspire Ateneans to soar high and continually strive for the magis.

Deepening Spirituality The offering of the sword and the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola is a symbol that continues to inspire the Ateneo community.

The University Church of the Gesu built on the highest point of the Loyola Heights campus, is also the community's central point where many momentous gatherings have taken place.

Building the Nation As a symbol of service to the community, to the Philippine nation, the proceeds from the purchases of this commemorative medal are dedicated to the 500@150 Sesquicentennial Scholarship Fund. This fund will enable the university to grant an additional 500 scholarships annually to deserving youth.

With your purchase, you give life to the hope that this legacy of education will help keep the Ateneo Way alive in the hearts of many for years to come.
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Issue Price : ₱ 3,500
Issued At : Ateneo de Manila University