2011 Philippine Piso JOSE RIZAL 150 Years Birth Anniv Commemorative Coin

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas minted one-peso coins that features the portrait of Jose Rizal to commemorate the hero’s 150th birthday this year.

The coins was distributed in tribute to the national hero who celebrated his 150th birth anniversary last June 19.  The issuance of the coin was approved by the Monetary Board and the Office of the President.

Together with the portrait, the phrases “150 years,” “Republika ng Pilipinas,” and “1861-2011” are etched on the main side of the coin.

On the reverse side, the phrases “1-piso” and “2011” are etched.

The BSP said that the issuance of the Jose Rizal coins is just one of the ways to commemorate the national hero in his 150th birth year.

Jose Rizal, who personified the country’s struggle for independence from Spain, was executed at Bagumbayan, now known as Luneta, on Dec. 30, 1896

Type: Circulating commemorative coin

Composition:  Nickel plated steel

Weight:            5.35 g

Diameter:        24 mm

Thickness:      2 mm

Orientation:     Medal alignment ↑↑

References:    KM# 284, Schön# 130

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