| NP ID | Denomination |
|---|---|
| T83.1 | 5 Centavos |
| T83.2 | 20 Centavos |
5 Centavos
20 Centavos
| Title | Franklin Baker Company ELCA |
|---|---|
| NP ID | T83 |
| Category | Merchant |
| Denomination | T83.1 - 5 Centavos T83.2 - 20 Centavos |
| Year | ND |
| Mintmark | |
| Mintage | |
| Mint | |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | T83.2 - Plain |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | T83.1 - 20mm T83.2 - 28mm |
| Thickness | |
| Magnetism | Non-magnetic |
| Material | Bronze |
| Metallic Composition | 88% Copper, 12% Tin |
| Color | Brown |
| Orientation | |
| Date Issued | 's |
| Issued By | Employees and Laborers Cooperative Association |
| Kind | Token |
| Currently Used |
Denomination
"Franklin Baker Co. Employees and Laborers Cooperative Association" "Gem Coconut"
The company was founded in in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when Franklin Baker, a flour miller, saw the potential of desiccated (pre-processed) coconuts in the U.S. market. Looking for a primary source of coconuts, he came to the Philippines. In , he and his son, Franklin Baker Jr., put up plant facilities in Santa Mesa, Manila. In , General Foods Corporation acquired the company.