Philippines Flag Philippines • PHP (₱) • 1995 • KM# 266

Philippines 200 Piso (1995) Specifications

Verify official mint weight in grams, millimeter dimensions, obverse and reverse engravings, and roll weights for the Philippines 200 Piso (1995) coin.

Numismatic Examination

Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry

Coin ID #78 • KM# 266
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Coin Imagery & Details

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Obverse Design & Legend

Coat of arms of the Philippines / REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS / 200 PISO

Reverse Design & Denomination

Portrait of Pope John Paul II raising his hand in blessing / Manila Philippines 12-16 January 1995 / PAPAL VISIT '95 / POPE JOHN PAUL II

Numismatic Notes & Historical Context

Minted in .999 fine silver with a scarce proof mintage of just 1,000 coins, this 1995 Philippine 200 Piso issue commemorates Pope John Paul II's pastoral visit to Manila for World Youth Day.

Metrology & Authentication Summary

Cataloged for Philippines under reference KM# 266, the Philippines 200 Piso (1995) carries an official mint mass of 15.58 g (0.5009 oz t) across a 32.00 mm round planchet. Struck in .999 silver, each specimen contains 15.56 g (0.5004 troy oz) of pure bullion and is non-magnetic.

Physical & Metallurgical Data

Official Mint Specifications

Face Value / Denomination 200 Piso
Official Currency
Philippine Peso (₱ • PHP) Asian ISO Quiz
Minting Year
Krause Catalog (KM#) KM# 266
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
15.58 g (0.5009 oz t) Test Mass
Diameter
32.00 mm Fit Capsule
Thickness 2.10 mm
Planchet Shape Round
Edge Type Reeded
Material / Composition Silver
Fineness / Carat Purity
.999 • 15.56 g (0.5004 oz t) fine Melt Value Water Assay
Surface Color / Tone Silver
Featured Personality / Ruler John Paul II (Pope)
Engraver / Designer Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Recorded National Mints
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Mint (Quezon City) Capitals Quiz
Total Pieces Minted
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Philippines 200 Piso (1995) Coin FAQ

The official Philippines 200 Piso (1995) coin from Philippines (Krause catalog reference KM# 266) has a standard mint weight of 15.58 grams (0.5009 troy oz) and a diameter of 32.00 mm with an edge thickness of 2.10 mm.

Verify 15.58 g Tolerance

Based on a single planchet mass of 15.58 g, a 25-coin bank roll of Philippines 200 Piso (1995) weighs 389.50 grams (12.523 oz t), a 40-coin roll weighs 623.20 grams, and a 50-coin full roll weighs 779.00 grams (excluding paper wrapper weight).

Open Coin Roll Calculator

With an official diameter of 32.00 mm and thickness of 2.10 mm, the Philippines 200 Piso (1995) requires a direct-fit or ring-fit acrylic capsule matched to 32.00 mm. The planchet is struck in Silver (.999 fineness).

Match 32.00 mm Capsule Size

Yes, the Philippines 200 Piso (1995) is struck in precious metal with an official fineness of .999, yielding 15.56 grams (0.5004 troy oz) of pure silver. Genuine precious metal planchets are non-magnetic; if a specimen sticks to a magnet, it is a base-metal counterfeit.

The obverse (front) features: Coat of arms of the Philippines / REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS / 200 PISO. The reverse (back) displays: Portrait of Pope John Paul II raising his hand in blessing / Manila Philippines 12-16 January 1995 / PAPAL VISIT '95 / POPE JOHN PAUL II. A total mintage of 1,000 pieces was recorded for this issue.

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