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Message:: [QUOTE="ozleck77, post: 1349026, member: 32322"]I'll be writing about one of my favorite series which is not an American coin. Although the obverse design is adopted from the earlier coins issued during the American period. To start with, I am a Filipino and I'll always be proud of it. Being a part of this forum not only helped me a lot on gathering knowledge about coins, but it also guide me a lot about our history.  Our country was colonized for 381 years The Spanish settlement and rule, 1565–1898 and the American period, 1898–1946. (The Japanese invasion also took part during WWII, 1941-1945)The United States ceded its sovereignty (Treaty of Manila) over the Philippines on July 4, 1946. The treaty provided the recognition of the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. Reading, researching and collecting nourishes one's knowledge which lead me to collect this series. Having been colonized by two great nations for almost 4 centuries refrained us from having coins of our own. And I would like to share the first coin series, which I proudly can call "our very own" to everyone. This is my album. The "English Series" [ATTACH=CONFIG]156173[/ATTACH](1958 - 1966) In 1949, the Central Bank of the Philippines was created. In 1951 the English Series, Central Bank’s first official banknotes, was circulated. And for the coins, the English Series coins were introduced in 1958. I have been trying to complete the set since I started collecting coins. I find it really hard to complete the set with better grades since I've only met 3 numismatists in my area which the coin series itself is not considered collection-worthy for them due to the metal used. They prefer the  "American Colony" Series because of its silver content. 'been friends with these guys for months now, and not one of them collects this series. Personally, I don't consider them fellow numismatists since all they talk about is the price of the coin. And aside from this, I'm located where no coin auctions, coin show, etc have took place as far as I can remember. Good thing these coins were available and sold cheap by coin vendors when I started collecting. I, myself collect the "American Colony" series. It is without doubt a beautiful series and was also my first pick for my entry here. But I've decided to share my meager collection which I personally think is one to be proud of. The first series of coinage that we Filipinos call our own. The "American Colony Series" coins were struck for use from 1903 to 1945. The obverse of these coins remained unchanged and were used in the "English Series". The metal coinage consists of bronze 1 centavo, brass 5 centavos and nickel-brass 10, 25 and 50 centavos.Since my picture is so bad and can't be viewed like those others posted above, I searched for one for the benefit (I hope) of those who are interested. Both pictures shows the unchanged obverse that were used in the "American Colony Series" Thanks for the contest[ATTACH]156206.vB[/ATTACH]OBVERSE: Filipino man kneeling against an anvil, with a hammer resting at his side.  A simmering volcano, Mt. Mayon, topped with smoke rings as background.This figure is an allegory for the hard work being done by the native people of the Philippines in building their own future. Used in 1 and 5 centavo coins Figure of Liberty, a standing female figure, in the act of striking the anvil with a hammer with the same volcano as background. This was done to show the work being done by Americans in building a better Philippines. Used in 10, 25, and 50 centavos REVERSE:  Central Bank of the Philippines Seal DESIGNER: Melecio Figueroa [/QUOTE]

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