Philippines Five Centavos 1903-1945

About This Series

Five-centavo coins for the Philippines, struck in copper-nickel (1903-1928) and copper-nickel-zinc alloy during wartime. The design features a standing figure with hammer and anvil. The Manila Mint produced most issues from 1920 onward, with wartime emergency coinage returning to U.S. mints. The 1918-S is a recognized key date with relatively low mintage.