The Philippines became a U.S. colony in 1898. The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia began producing these coins soon after, in 1903. The U.S. Mint designed these coins to be binational.

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I am an avid collector of history books, especially if the subject matter is Philippine history. Back in my high school and college days, I was contemplating majoring in history.

I am an avid collector of history books, especially if the subject matter is Philippine history. Back in my high school and college days, I was contemplating majoring in history.