Title:
1936-M Commonwealth Of the Philippines Commemorative Fifty Centavos - Murphy and Quezon
Description:
75% Silver • 25% Copper • ASW .2411oz • Commemorative • Sea Salvage.
During World War II, the US-Philippine government dumped approximately 15 million silver pesos into Manila Bay to prevent them from falling into enemy hands. Experts estimate that over 8 million pesos have been recovered, with approximately 3.5 million potentially remaining on the ocean floor.
During World War II, the US-Philippine government dumped approximately 15 million silver pesos into Manila Bay to prevent them from falling into enemy hands. Experts estimate that over 8 million pesos have been recovered, with approximately 3.5 million potentially remaining on the ocean floor.
Year:
1936
Mintage:
000,020,000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
₱0.50
Weight:
10 g
Diameter:
27.5 mm
Edge:
Reeded
Designers:
Ambrosio Morales
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Date Added:
2025-05-15 17:31:42
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-05-15
Date Added:
2025-05-15 17:31:42