The 1944 Five Centavos coin, issued by the Philippines during its commonwealth period, features the coat of arms on the obverse and a prominent value inscription on the reverse. Although the coin is not specifically a U.S. coin, the Philippines was under U.S. sovereignty at the time, and its coins often reflected this connection. The Five Centavos is made from a copper-nickel alloy, and its rarity and historical context can make it a desirable piece for collectors of both U.S. and Filipino numismatics.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1944-(P) 5c USPI 5c Five Centavos 1944 Philadelphia
1944-S 5c USPI 5c Five Centavos 1944 San Francisco