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1 Peso Culion Island Leper Colony
| Location | Philippines |
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| Year | 1922 |
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| Composition | Copper-nickel |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the numeral '1' as the central device in the field, with 'PESO' inscribed below. The circular legend reads 'CULION LEPER COLONY' at the top and 'PHILIPPINE ISLANDS' at the bottom, separated by star devices. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a caduceus — the winged staff entwined by two serpents — as the central device, symbolizing the Philippine Health Service. The circular legend 'PHILIPPINE HEALTH SERVICE' surrounds the device, with the date '1922' at the bottom flanked by star separators. |
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| Mint | Manila, Philippines (1728-1889, 1920-1922, 1925-1940) |
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