Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 1981 Ang Bagong Lipunan Coin
Coin/Bullion · Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Republic of the Philippines, responsible for national currency production.
Pattern: Ang Bagong Lipunan (New Society) commemorative and circulation coin series introduced during the Marcos administration in the 1970s and 1980s.
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Republic of the Philippines, responsible for national currency production.
Material
Base metal composition, typically cupronickel or nickel-brass, containing no precious silver despite the metallic appearance.
Dimensions
Standard small denomination circulation coin size, approximately 25 mm in diameter, weighing roughly 5 to 8 grams depending on the specific denomination.
Description
A circular base-metal circulation coin held in the palm of a hand, featuring the prominent coat of arms of the Philippines surmounted by a sun and stars, flanked by the year 1981, and encircled by the national legends in Tagalog.
Key Features
Prominent Ang Bagong Lipunan legend, national coat of arms design, and clearly stamped 1981 year of issue.
Material & Composition
Base metal composition, typically cupronickel or nickel-brass, containing no precious silver despite the metallic appearance.
Finish & Decoration
Standard coin mint finish featuring the national coat of arms, the text ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN, the central bank name, and the year 1981.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Standard coin inscriptions including 'ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN', 'BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS', and the year date '1981' split across the coat of arms.
Construction Details
Machine-struck coinage produced via high-pressure minting dies in a mass-manufacturing industrial process.
Functional Features
Standard currency coin designed for monetary exchange and legal tender transactions during its era of issuance.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable as this is a flat circulation coin without handles or grips.
Craftsmanship Details
Standard mass-produced government mint craftsmanship utilizing durable steel dies for high-volume monetary circulation.
Authentication Indicators
Standard official typography, accurate historical coat of arms design, and appropriate wear consistent with genuine mid-tier circulation coinage of the period.
Origin & Manufacturing
Minted in Manila, Philippines by the Central Bank of the Philippines coin minting facilities.
Era & Period
Martial Law Era / Fourth Philippine Republic (1972-1986), characterized by the Ang Bagong Lipunan political and social movement.
Age Estimate
Dated precisely to 1981 based on the visible year stamp on the face of the coin.
Cultural Significance
Represents a tumultuous and transformative period in modern Philippine political history, serving as a physical monetary artifact of the martial law era.
Condition Notes
Moderate surface wear, toning, and dark oxidation typical of circulated base-metal alloy coins stored over several decades. Grade is Good to Very Good.
Value Estimate
Low numismatic value, generally worth a few cents to a few dollars depending on collector demand and exact condition, as these were produced in high volumes.
Care & Maintenance
Store in a dry, inert coin holder or flip to prevent further environmental toning or corrosion. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishing.
Similar Pieces
Other Philippine circulation coins from the 1970s and 1980s featuring the Ang Bagong Lipunan motif across different denominations such as one-piso or twenty-sentimo pieces.
Interesting Facts
The 'Ang Bagong Lipunan' (New Society) movement was a major political program launched by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972, which heavily permeated all aspects of Philippine society and currency design during that decade.