Counterfeit Coins

Below is the distinguishing characteristics of counterfeit 10 – piso and 5 piso coins which the Cash Department, Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas had confiscated.

FEATURES

1. Design - Obverse: Profiles of A. Mabini and A. Bonifacio Reverse : Logo of BSP
2. Letterings -
3. Mint Mark -
4. Rim -
Obverse -
Reverse -
5. Metallic Grain
6. Inner Core -
7. Other Characteristic -

DESCRIPTION

Bigger than the genuine; low relief
Low relief; off center Irregular; low relief Defective; low relief
Elevated; with low relief Elevated; with shard edge and
intermittent readings Coarse; with bubbles Pale yellow or yellow brass in color Magnetic

B. 5-piso Coins

FEATURES
1. Design -
Obverse: Profiles of E. Aguinaldo Reverse : Logo of BSP
12-scallop border design
2. Letterings and Numerals
3. Mint Mark -
4. Rim -
5. Diameter and Thickness -
6. Metallic Grain -
7. Color -

DESCRIPTION

Details of the profile are low relief
Low relief; off center
Touches the rim
Wider than the genuine; low relief
Not defined; low relief
Elevated but of low relief; wider
than the genuine
Smaller than the genuine
Coarse; with bubbles
Dark yellow

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