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“LEPER MONEY” 💰 VALUE Circulated Condition: Raw, average-circulated lower denominations (like the \(\frac{1}{2}\) or 1 Centavo) frequently change hands between $20 and $50 on online platforms like eBay. Historical Background Issued under United States administration, this unique piece of currency is classified as leper colony money (or specialized trade tokens). In 1906, the Philippine Bureau of Health established a segregated colony on the isolated island of Culion to care for individuals with leprosy (Hansen's disease). “Leper Money" was mandated as the only legal medium of exchange inside the colony. Coin SpecificationsDenomination: 1/2 Centavo. Mintage: 17,000 pieces Composition: Aluminum Mint: Struck by Frank and Company in Manila Diameter: Approximately 19.3 mm to 19.5 mm Reverse Design: Features the text "BUREAU OF HEALTH", the date "1913", and an image of a caduceus.