Design

·          OBVERSE:  Image of General MacArthur’s landing at Leyte Gulf; border inscription “LEYTE GULF LANDINGS 50TH ANNIVERSARY” (upper) and “OCTOBER 20, 1994” (lower)

·          REVERSE:  Seal of the Republic of the Philippines; border inscription “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS” (upper) and “500 PISO” (lower)

Specifications

·          Denomination:  500 Pesos

·          Quality:  Proof

·          Composition:  Silver (925/1000), Copper (075/1000)

·          Diameter:  36.0 mm

·          Coin Weight:  23.1 grams

·          Shape:  Round

·          Edge:  Milled

·          Mintage:  1,000 pieces

·          Minted By:  Mint and Refinery Operations Department, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Quezon City, Philippines)

·          Serial Number:  374 (on certificate)

·          Year of Issue:  1994

NOTE:  Part of a four-piece set that also includes a 1000-peso silver coin, a 100-peso silver coin, and a 5-peso base-metal coin.

Text Box: 50th Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings (1994)