Collectible World War II Money: U.S./Philippine Coins

Instructor: Dennis Tucker

During World War II, more than a million American service members fought in the Pacific Theater to help free the Philippines from Japanese control. When they came home after the war, many of them carried local souvenirs of their service. These included strange silver and bronze coins that were minted for the Philippines but bear the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

What’s the story behind these coins? Are they rare? How much are they worth today? You might have some sitting in a relative’s collection of wartime mementos. In this richly illustrated presentation, Dennis Tucker tells about these special World War II-related coins and their history starting in the early 1900s. Along the way, you’ll learn about the unique historical and numismatic connection between the United States and the Philippine Islands.