In 1975, the "Ang Bagong Lipunan" series was introduced with different designs, specifications and denominational mix from the Pilipino series. Aluminum replaced bronze and cupro-nickel replaced nickel-brass coins. The 5-piso coin was introduced while the 50-sentimo coin was deleted in the series. The entire series of ABL coins was considered demonetized after January 2, 1998.
1 SENTIMO 1975 - 1978
Composition: Aluminum
Diameter: 16.5 mm (length of side of rounded square shaped edge)
Edge: Plain
Obverse: 3/4 right view of Lapulapu, the ruler of Mactan (now a part of Cebu, Philippines) who've slain Magellan, REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, LAPULAPU, 1 SENTIMO engraved by Donald Everhart. Reverse: Central Bank of the Philippines logo. Mint year outside the circle. ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN, BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 1949 and mint year. Engraved by Herman De Roos
5 SENTIMO 1975 - 1978
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 19 mm (8-pointed rounded scallop edge)
Edge: Plain
Obverse: Head 3/4 left view of Melchora Aquino, known as the "Mother of the Philippine Revolution" against the the Spaniards.REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, MELCHORA AQUINO, 5 SENTIMOS engraved by Ernest Lauser Reverse: Central Bank of the Philippines logo. Mint year outside the circle. ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN, BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 1949 and mint year. Engraved by Herman De Roos
10 SENTIMO 1975 - 1978
Composition: Cupro-Nickel
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse: Head of Francisco Baltasar, a prominent Filipino poet, 3/4 to the right. ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN, BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, 1949, mint date engraved by William Shoyer
Reverse: Central Bank of the Philippines logo. Mint year outside the circle. ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN, BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 1949 and mint year. Engraved by Herman De Roos
25 SENTIMO 1975 - 1978
Composition: Cupro-Nickel
Diameter: 21.0 mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse: 3/4 right view of Juan Luna, a prominent Filipino artist and activist. REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,25 SENTIMOS, JUAN LUNA engraved by Ernest Lauser Reverse: Central Bank of the Philippines logo. Mint year outside the circle. ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN, BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 1949 and mint year. Engraved by Herman De Roos
1 PISO 1975 - 1982
Composition: Cupro-Nickel
Diameter: 29 mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse: Jose Rizal, REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,1 PISO, JOSE RIZAL Engraved by James Ferrell Reverse: Central Bank of the Philippines logo. Mint year outside the circle. ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN, BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 1949 and mint year. Engraved by Herman De Roos
5 PISO 1975 - 1982
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Diameter: 35 mm Edge: Reeded
Obverse: "ANG BAGONG LIPUNAN," "Setyembre 21, 1972" ("September 21, 1972"),Ferdinand Marcos, year of minting Reverse: State title, coat of arms with the scroll text "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS" and was altered to "ISANG BANSA, ISANG DIWA" ("One Nation, One Spirit") from 1979.
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