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This coin commemorates the birth centennial of Andres Bonifacio, a revolutionary leader and one of the national heroes of the Philippines.
The obverse features a quarter-facing bust of Bonifacio, separating the dates 1863 and 1963. The words Andres Bonifacio Centennial are inscribed around the top and National Hero below.
The reverse inscription on top is the issuing bank (Central Bank of the Philippines), and the coin’s denomination (One Peso) at the bottom. Prominently displayed on the center is the country’s then-coat of arms.
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Minted at the Royal Mint in England, this is a blast-white Gem because it has lustrous surfaces that are snow white. It is definitely a beautifully struck example of the “reform coinage” of the 60’s. It has few tiny abrasions scattered on the obverse and reverse—common for these coins. Overall, I would say this coin’s eye appeal is above average and very pleasing. I obtained this coin already graded and had it crossed-over. I was quite pleased with the result, as it became the first of its kind to be NGC-certified at this grade and Top Pop. As of this writing it is still Top Pop, sharing the spotlight with 5 others (5/0).
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.0000g
ASW: 0.7523oz
Diameter: 38mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 100,000
KM# 193
📆 Andres Bonifacio: A Brief History
Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro (November 30, 1863 – May 10, 1897) was a Filipino revolutionary leader and the president of the Tagalog Republic. He is often called "The Father of the Philippine Revolution". He was one of the founders and later Supremo (Supreme Leader) of the Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or more commonly known as the "Katipunan", a movement which sought the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule and started the Philippine Revolution. He was also one of the Filipino historical figures to be recommended as a national hero of the Philippines.
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, June 2). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12:30, November 25, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=960391269
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 18:21, November 25, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-peso-km-193-1963-cuid-1084212-duid-1536310
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 18:22, November 25, 2020, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces15259.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, November 19). Andrés Bonifacio. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:41, November 24, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andr%C3%A9s_Bonifacio&oldid=989494117