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20 Centavos 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 denomination '20 CENTAVOS' in large raised numerals and text at center of the field. 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 device in the center of the field, the classical staff entwined by two serpents with wings at the top, symbolizing the medical health service. The circular legend 'PHILIPPINE HEALTH SERVICE' surrounds the device, with the date '1922' at the bottom flanked by star devices. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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