Obverse
Philippine Coat of Arms
Lettering:
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
* 5 PISO *
Translation:
Republic of the Philippines
5 Piso
Reverse
President Marcos in left profile with date of his rise to power
Lettering:
ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN
SETYEMBRE 21,
1972
PANGULONG
FERDINAND E. MARCOS
* 1975 *
Translation:
The New Society
September 21, 1972
President Ferdinand E. Marcos
1975
Engraver: James Ferrell
Edge
Plain
Composition Nickel
Weight 22 g
Diameter 36.5 mm
Thickness 2.6 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
References KM# 210, Schön# 68
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