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1/2 Centavo Culion Island Leper Colony
| Location | Philippines |
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| Year | 1913 |
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| Composition | Aluminium |
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| Obverse description | The denomination '1/2' in large numerals occupies the central field, with 'CENTAVO' inscribed below. The circular legend reads 'CULION LEPER COLONY' at the top and '·PHILIPPINE ISLANDS·' at the bottom, separated by dot stops. |
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| Reverse description | A caduceus — depicting a winged staff entwined by two serpents — serves as the central device in the field. The arc legend 'BUREAU OF HEALTH' appears above, flanked by small star stops, with the date '1913' in the lower field also flanked by small stars. |
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| Mint | Manila, Philippines (1728-1889, 1920-1922, 1925-1940) |
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