1913 NGC MS 63 Philippines 1/2 Centavo Culion Leper Colony Coin (25120103C)Mint State Uncirculated Philippines Culion Leper Colony 1 2 centavo coin. Certified by NGC to MS 63. Lustrous and reflective surfaces, very appealing in hand. After the capitulation of Manila in 1898, the United States found itself faced with serious health and sanitation problems. Thousands of lepers were at large. Segregation would have to be implemented in the Philippines. In 1901, both the American military and civil authorities decided upon the
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Mint State Uncirculated Philippines Culion Leper Colony 1/2 centavo coin.
Certified by NGC to MS 63.
Lustrous and reflective surfaces, very appealing in hand.
After the capitulation of Manila in 1898, the United States found itself faced with serious health and sanitation problems. Thousands of “lepers” were at large. Segregation would have to be implemented in the Philippines.
In 1901, both the American military and civil authorities decided upon the establishment of a “leper” colony on Culion Island.
To avoid the use of ordinary legal tender by the patients, the government in 1913 provided for a special coinage backed by an equivalent amount set aside in the treasury. The first issue of six aluminum denominations (1 peso and 20, 10, 5, 1 centavo and 1/2 centavo).
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1913 NGC MS 63 Philippines 1/2 Centavo Culion Leper Colony Coin (25120103C)