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50 Piso Ferdinand E. Marcos
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Philippines |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| In circulation to | 30 April 2019 |
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| Obverse description | The central field displays the Arms of the Philippines — a shield quartered with a sun and three stars in the upper portion, and an eagle and a lion in the lower quarters — rendered in fine relief. The legend REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS arcs across the upper periphery in bold Latin lettering, while the denomination 50 PISO appears prominently along the lower arc, flanked by two small five-pointed stars. The entire design is encircled by a raised beaded border. The mintmark initials FM appear in the field, referencing the Franklin Mint as the issuing facility. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Issued the same year Marcos consolidated absolute power following his 1972 declaration of martial law, this coin was part of a broader campaign by the Bangko Sentral to project stability and national prestige through a robust silver coinage program — at a moment when civil liberties had been suspended and political opposition imprisoned. The .925 silver specification mirrors sterling standard, a deliberate choice signaling international monetary credibility.