Introduction to U.S. – Philippines Coins
In 1902 a bill was signed by the President Theodore Roosevelt authorizing a new and distinct coinage to be struck for use in the United… Read More »Introduction to U.S. – Philippines Coins
Grading Paper Money
The Grading of paper money is the most important aspect of dealing with currency. Whether you are buying for a collection or just trying to… Read More »Grading Paper Money
King Alfonso XIII (1886 – 1898)
Alfonso XIII (Alfonso León Fernando Maria Jaime Isidro Pascual Antonio de Borbon y Austria-Lorena); when anglicised Alphonse Leon Ferdinand Mary James Isidor Pascal Anthony of… Read More »King Alfonso XIII (1886 – 1898)
Numismatic Terms
About Good The grade AG-3. The grade of a coin that falls short of Good. Only the main features of the coin are present in… Read More »Numismatic Terms
THE DISAPPEARING “10 – PISO” COIN
Recently, reports of disappearing coins have been circulating publicly at the height of the local celebration of Valentines Day. The relationship seem to be unrelated… Read More »THE DISAPPEARING “10 – PISO” COIN
Finest 1906-S One Peso offered at Stack’s
The 1906 San Francisco mint 1 Peso enjoys the status as “King of Philippine coins” not because of its mintage, but because of the history behind it.… Read More »Finest 1906-S One Peso offered at Stack’s
THE BANKNOTE ERRORS OF 2003
In the year of 2003, a rare printing error occurred in the Bangko Sentral facility where banknotes were being printed. This affected the production of the 20… Read More »THE BANKNOTE ERRORS OF 2003
1945 COMMONWEALTH 50 CENTAVOS STRUCK IN LEAD
Among the controversial dates of the United States and Philippine coinage, 1944 and 1945 are two of the years that became one of the exciting… Read More »1945 COMMONWEALTH 50 CENTAVOS STRUCK IN LEAD
How rare are our coins nowadays?
Arranque is a small market located along Recto Avenue in Manila towards the direction going to the famous landmark, Divisoria. This portion of the city is… Read More »How rare are our coins nowadays?
UNKNOWN MONEY, MANY STORIES PART 1: THE MASBATE MINING TOKEN
In the year 1380, different people from the mainland Asia migrated to the Philippines, mainly in search of gold. Various sites including Paraale, Surigao, Mountain Province, and Masbate were already… Read More »UNKNOWN MONEY, MANY STORIES PART 1: THE MASBATE MINING TOKEN