Design

·          OBVERSE:  Logos of the Central Bank of the Philippines (dated 1949) and the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (dated 1999); border inscription “LIMAMPUNG TAON NG PAGBABANGKO SENTRAL SA PILIPINAS” [50 Years of Central Banking in the Philippines]

·          REVERSE:  Images of the old Central Bank building and the new Bangko Sentral complex; border inscription “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS” (upper) and “500 PISO” (lower)

Specifications

·          Denomination:  500 Pesos

·          Quality:  Proof

·          Composition:  Silver (925/1000)

·          Diameter:  38.6 mm

·          Coin Weight:  28.28 grams

·          Shape:  Round

·          Edge:  Milled

·          Mintage:  5,000 pieces

·          Minted By:  Monnaie de Paris (Paris, France)

·          Serial Number:  3191 (on certificate)

·          Year of Issue:  1999

Note:  A companion 5000-peso gold coin was issued in the same year.  I acquired both pieces separately (i.e. not as part of a set).

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