1 Piso 2016, 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Horacio de la Costa [Philippines]

About the object

Country: Philippines
Shape: Round
Weight: 5.35 g
Name: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Horacio de la Costa
Metal: Iron (Steel)
Designation: Fe(*)
Plating: Cupronickel
Denomination: 1 piso
Currency unit: Piso
Orientation: Medallic
Summary: KM# 293
Diameter: 24 mm

Reverse

In the central part, a stylized image of an eagle's head. Near the beak, the year of minting: 2016. Below it, the logo of the Central Bank of the Philippines. Along the arc of the left edge of the coin, an inscription in English: '1 PISO' - 1 piso.

Obverse

In the central part, a bust of Horacio de la Costa. To the right of him, text in English: '100 YEARS 1916-2016' - 100 years 1916 - 2016. On the scholar's chest, an inscription in English in two lines: 'HORACIO DELA COSTA' - Horacio de la Costa. On the left near the rim, the name of the country in Tagalog, written in two lines, positioned vertically: 'REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS' - Republic of the Philippines.