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GUIDE FOR GRADING COIN CONDITIONS

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, March 16, 2012, In : Coin 
If we been involved in collecting rare or commemorative coins, we need at least to know the how to grade the coin condition as a basic bases to it's purchase value.

See the estimated grade / condition level designation above each pair of pictures. View each grade level and compare your coin. When your coin fails to match the details of a particular grade, figure your coin to be the grade prior.



Good ~ Very heavily Worn with even wear over the entire coin surface. Artwork is outlined but may la...
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Rizal@150 Php1.00 COMMEMORATIVE COIN...

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, In : Coin 

New Jose Rizal one-peso coins the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas minted to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the country’s national hero have begun circulating through the financial system.


   

The coins are of the same size and weight as the one-peso coin now in circulation —24 millimeters in diameter at 5.35 grams. On the side of Rizal's portrait is etched "150 years" and "1861-2011".

On the face of the grayish, nickel-plated coin is the portrait of Rizal, with the words “150 years...

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1958-1966 10 Centavos

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, November 3, 2011, In : Coin 
Metal: Copper Nickel-zinc
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Shape: Round

Obverse:National Seal, a Ribbon reads "Republic of the Philippines".
Lettering: CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Reverse: Lady Liberty with Hammer. Smoking Volcano on the right. Beaded circle around rim.
Lettering: TEN CENTAVOS.1966

Among this, the most rare date is 1958, quantity produced is only 10M pcs. This coin is one of my favs, we could see a combo design from American era which is...
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1937-1944 1 Centavo U.S. Administration

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, In : 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 ...
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1903-1936 Once Centavo (US Administration)

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 20, 2011, In : 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

Obverse Lettering: UNITED S...
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1961 Jose Rizal Half Peso Silver Coin

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Monday, October 17, 2011, In : 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.

Weight: 12.5 grams
Silver purity: 90%
Silver content: .3617 troy oz
Condition: Uncirculated (Unc)

I bought this coin together with the other One Peso Silver Jose Rizal Commemorative Coin for Php2,075.00 as a se...
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1 Piso Coin (1989) Philippine Cultures Decade

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, October 14, 2011, In : 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...
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1986 EDSA Commemorative Coin

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 13, 2011, In : Coin 
1986 People Power Revolution, commemorative coin. In honor to the brave Filipinos against the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos.

Year:            1988
Value:         10 Piso (10 PHP)
Metal:         Nickel
Weight:       22 g
Diameter:    36 mm
Shape:         Round
Edge:           Reeded
Demonetized:     yes

Obverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
Lettering: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, 10 PISO

Reverse: Symbolisms of prayer, courage, and love
Lettering: PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION, PHILIP...
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1970 Pope Paul VI (Demonitized Nickel Coin)

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 13, 2011, In : 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...
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Why collect old coins?

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, In : 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...
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1944~1945 5 Centavos (US Administration)

Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, In : 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...
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