1945 Philippine Twenty Centavos

About This Coin

The 1945 Philippine Twenty Centavos is a United States cent from the Philippines Twenty Centavos 1903-1945 series — the final year of the series. In 1945, coins were struck at the Denver Mint. The obverse features a female figure standing beside an anvil and the reverse displays an eagle above a shield. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. Struck in silver. A notable auction result reached $2.6K in MS63 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Melecio Figueroa.