Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, October 25, 2011,
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Coin
Value : 1 Centavo (0.01 PHP) Metal : Bronze Weight: 5.3000 g Diameter: 25 mm Thickness: 1.65 mm Shape:Round
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, S 1944 Reverse Lettering: ONE CENTAVOS, FILIPINAS Edge: Smooth
The current value of the coin in USD2.0 or more for a very fine condition. Mine is only Php10.00/piece since it only be graded as "Good" from a close friend which is also a dealer. A fair enough price, but let's not forget that the value ... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 20, 2011,
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Coin
After the Spanish-American War in 1898, Philippines were ceded to United States as part of their settlement between Spain and US.During the US administration, they issued a coinage for the Philippines Islands under the commonwealth regime until 1935.
Below is the One Centavo (0.01PHP) and his specifications;
Year: 1903-1936 Metal: Bronze Weight : 4.7 g Diameter : 24.8 mm Thickness: 1.45 mm Shape: Round Edge: Smooth
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 19, 2011,
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Postal Stamp
1963 Stamps and First Day Covers commemorating President Manuel Roxas, the third and last President of the Commonwealth and the first of the Republic of Philippines. He was born on January 1, 1892 in Capiz which is now Roxas City. During World War II – Japanese Invasion in the Philippines, He secretly work on Philippine Army as Liaison Officer between US and Philippine Guerrilla Movements.
President Manuel Roxas served as the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines in a brief period... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, October 18, 2011,
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Postal Stamp
May 15, 1974 First Day Covers in commemoratingGabriela Silang for her bravery against the Spaniards. Envelops are attached with a block of four stamps, issued as one of the Famous Filipino Series in the Philippines Postal Stamps.
Her complete name is María Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang (March 19, 1731 – September 20, 1763), she was the wife of the Ilocano insurgent leader, Diego Silang. Following Diego's assassination in 1763, she led the group for four months.
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Monday, October 17, 2011,
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Postal Stamp
The stamp issued through commemorating the proclamation of independence of the Republic of the Philippinesunder the power of United States of America, July 4 1946. The set is compose of three types; Red, Green & Blue with the value of 2c, 6c, 12c consecutively in singles and 30 pieces per sheet. The stamp shows a Filipina woman with a native dress of our country, a crown of laurel and stand holding a Philippine National Flag, behind her is the different flag of other countries.
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Monday, October 17, 2011,
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Coin
The coin issued as commemorative for Dr Jose Rizal, his centennial birth from 1861~1961. This is struck at the United States in 1961 for the Philippines honoring the 100th birth anniversary of our National Hero for his struggle on independence from Spain. Recorded minted is 100,000 only.
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, October 14, 2011,
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Coin
Commemorating Philippine Culture Decade, One Peso. I know this coin long ago at my school days and used this to buy some sweets, at that time... I'm not quite yet interested to collect coins. I purchased this item now (2011) to other trader for the price of Php20.00/pc.
Obverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines Lettering: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, 1-PISO Reverse: Busts of 3 Indigenous Filipinos, Rice Terraces, Hills, Abaca Plants, Zamboanga Vintas Lettering: DEKADA NG KULTURANG PILIPINO, 1... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 13, 2011,
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Coin
Pope Paul VI Commemorative Nickel 1 Peso Coin, minted to commemorate the visit of Pope Paul VI to the Philippines 1970. For me, this is very rare coin which we can see two "heads" in single coin because one side features Pope Paul VI head and while the other side features President Ferdinand Marcos head.
Bought
this item from "Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas", selling price is only
Php100.00/pc. Unfortunately, the teller just give me directly this coin
without sealed case because of that... we'l... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
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Coin
During my college days I've been fascinated to collect coins. this is after I've heard the news that all old Philippine coins will be replace by a new design or series. However, some bad events happen and lost all my stuff. I just started back again nowadays to continue my long old hobby.
Old coins are much more interesting and valuable than newer coins for most collectors grading. But it depends on metal contain of course. Most old coins are made of valuable materials such as silver & gold, t... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
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Coin
US government administered the affairs in the Philippines from 1903 to 1935 after the Spaniard colonization. The commonwealth formed after 1936 and the former shield design at the back of the coin changed but the front design stayed the same.
Denomination: FIVE CENTAVOS Obverse: figure of a man seated beside an anvil and holding a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "Five Centavos", "Filipinas" Reverse: arms of the Philippine-American Commonwealth, "United States of Ame... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
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Banknote
New banknote series issued by Philippine Banko Sentral last December 2010 to replaced the older version. I will soon filling this site my other personal collections and some of my friends shared items. For the meantime, we could flashback our banknote history through the below video I found at youtube.
