1921 Philippines 5 Centavos (U.S. Administration) — NGC MS 63
Overview
Add an exceptional and scarce piece of American territorial numismatics to your collection. Struck at the Manila Mint during the period of U.S. sovereignty over the Philippines (1898–1946), this 1921 5 Centavos coin captures a fascinating chapter of global monetary history. Certified by NGC as Mint State 63, this piece exhibits choice uncirculated eye appeal, crisp details, and attractive original surfaces.
Key Highlights & Specifications
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Issuer: U.S. Administration of the Philippines
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Denomination: 5 Centavos
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Year: 1921
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Mint: Manila Mint
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Catalog Reference: KM-164 (Shafer-3.1)
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Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
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Weight / Diameter: 5.25 grams / 21.3 mm
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Certification: NGC MS 63
Rarity & Population
Finding U.S.–Philippine copper-nickel minor coinage in uncirculated grades is exceptionally challenging due to heavy circulation in tropical climates. According to the NGC Census:
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Total Graded in MS 63: Only 10 examples have achieved this exact grade.
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Higher Grades: Just 4 pieces are known to exist in superior grades worldwide.
With a very limited population pool at this tier, this scarce choice uncirculated specimen is an ideal acquisition for advanced registry set builders and specialists in territorial coinage.
