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Feb 10, 2012, 10:51 am
For the first time, a 1933 double eagle will be exhibited in UK. The famous USA 1933 gold double eagle will go on display in London next month. The exhibition is part of a European tour arranged by the Samlerhuset Group, parent company of the London Mint Office, with the Smithsonian's National Mu... Comment - Like
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Feb 9, 2012, 7:28 pm
Poslaju or Pos Express, which one do you prefer? A few weeks ago, many of my online friends have problem sending their item via Pos Express. Some of their items are missing, the parcel is arrive to the recipient but the content is empty, someone may had stolen it. Some of their Pos Express parcels ... Comment - Like
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Feb 9, 2012, 8:23 am
Andy Warhol Silver coin 2011 is one of the coins that I had missed in my last year post. The 2011 France €10 Silver Proof "Andy Warhol" minted by Monnaie de Paris or France Mint. The coin is created to commemorate 25th anniversary of his death. It minted in .900 Silver Proof quality with only 1... Comment - Like
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Feb 8, 2012, 7:14 am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) just release a warning advise today via their website about the Fake Jose Rizal 150 pesos Banknote. BSP has never issued nor is planning to issue such type of banknote. Therefore, any 150-Piso commemorative note or similar banknote is fictitious. The public... Comment - Like
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Feb 8, 2012, 4:45 am
A new €50 World Design Capital Helsinki coin has been released by Mint of Finland during World Money Fair in Berlin. The 50 euros gold and silver coin minted to commemorate Helsinki as a 2012 World Design Capital awarded by International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. Only 5,000 pi... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2012, 9:12 pm
On 7 September 1998, Tan Sri Ali Abul Hassan were appointed as the sixth governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Born in Penang, Ali Abul Hassan served as the director-general of the Economic Planning Unit in the Prime Minister's Department for seven years until 5 September 1998. He also serve... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2012, 8:24 am
I just read a news at China Daily, someone found kittens in China 100 yuan banknote. The news from Beijing News reported an internet users claim they found the figure of three kittens in the new fifth series of the banknote. They claim two kittens appear opposite each other kneeling down with ano... Comment - Like
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Feb 5, 2012, 9:30 pm
Every time I had a chance, I will asked people, "what do you think of the new coins?" For anyone who still don't know, Malaysia already using a new series of coins, Malaysia 3rd series coins starting 16 January. If you're not a regular readers of my blog, you can read more about the new circulation... Comment - Like
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Feb 4, 2012, 8:50 pm
On 25 January 2012, The Austrian Mint had issued the first gold coin of a new 5 part gold coin series celebrating one of the leading luminaries of the art nouveau movement, Gustav Klimt, and his primary subject, women. The new coin is struck in 986 fine gold to a maximum mintage of 30,000 pieces in... Comment - Like
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Feb 4, 2012, 8:22 am
The Royal Canadian Mint has released Moose silver bullion coin, part of Canadian Wildlife 99.99% pure one-ounce silver bullion coin series. The Canada's largest land mammal pure silver bullion collection was launched today at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany before a premier gathering of t... Comment - Like
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Feb 3, 2012, 8:39 pm
The Central Bank of Malta has published its 2012 Coin Programme listing the new coins to be issued this year.Coins which have already been issued are also referred to in the programme. Details are as follows:
Malta 2012 €2 10 years of Euro Commemorative Coin
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Feb 3, 2012, 1:58 am
I am not a fan of Malaysia Fancy Number Banknote but many of my Malaysian friends collect them. In my opinion, the note can be easily found with a little bit hard work, go to bank and change a new notes every week. Do remember, you cannot change new notes at commercial bank easily unless you have an... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 9:23 pm
Royal Australian Mint had auctioned a special collectible coins that has been used in the coin tosses at the Australian Open men's and women's finals this year. The coins used to begin the matches were auctioned by Tennis Australia on eBay, with the proceeds going to the Australian Tennis Foundat... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2012, 7:14 pm
I had seen some people selling SaPuloh Watermark agong UV light in a blog for RM200,000 before. The banknote is exactly a real note with agong watermark in UV light. If you look close enough on the banknote picture, the tiger watermark is still there and the agong watermark is on top. You can only ... Comment - Like
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Jan 31, 2012, 11:54 pm
Many of my international readers asked me why Malaysia Customs only allowed them to bring USD10,000(RM30,000) cash, travel in Malaysia or travel out from Malaysia. You can bring more then that amount of money but you need to make a declaration and needs to have clearance or approval from Bank Ne... Comment - Like
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Jan 28, 2012, 8:26 pm
How much is 100,000 Republika Hrvatska to US Dollar? Do you know Republika Hrvatska Exchange Rate? People always email me asking about the stories that I posted long time ago, you can read about it here; Republic of Croatia or Republika Hrvatska banknote. I also saw this note on sale by some Malaysi... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2012, 9:40 pm
Counterfeit is a crime but they're not so many successful and famous counterfeiters out there. Some of the counterfeit coins have a high value and sought by collectors worldwide. They're also counterfeits item that been offered to public as a genuine because the items itself promise a false high ret... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2012, 7:13 pm
100 dollars watermelon note for auction in Long Beach by Heritage Auction. The February Long Beach Heritage Signature Auction will include a special fifty lot Signature Currency Auction. One of the banknote being offered in the auction is the $100 Watermelon Note. The name "Watermelon note" came fro... Comment - Like
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Jan 25, 2012, 6:48 pm
Bank Negara Malaysia-BNM please hear our voices. We are doing online petition for BNM online shop and here are some of the comment send by collectors who voice out their opinion in that matter. Eventhough we only get 37 people signed the petition after 49 days, at least we voiced our opinion.Thank ... Comment - Like
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Jan 24, 2012, 7:18 pm
I suppose to write about the BNM Online shop petition today but a comment by my fellow blogger, get my attention; "coin collecting a very expensive hobby?" In my opinion, it depends on what you collect. Sometime, you don't need to waste a single cent from your pocket, just keep that 1 sen in a safe... Comment - Like
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Jan 23, 2012, 9:48 pm
Nowadays, what can you get for RM68? A monthly subscription fee for Celcom Broadband or Digi Smart Plan? A facial spa and body treatment coupon? A bucket of spicy Kentucky Fried Chicken? Will you consider to pay RM68 for 4 pieces of tin coins? If you're tin coins collector, you most probably will bu... Comment - Like
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Jan 22, 2012, 7:43 pm
Where to get Malaysia new currency? A foreign readers asked me, "I am interested in your country new currency design, they're beautiful and unique in its own way but can you tell me where can I get them for my collection?" Many of you might had been reading my posts about Malaysia new currency, Mala... Comment - Like
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Jan 20, 2012, 9:32 am
eBay announce via email on 17 January, no more replica coins in eBay starting 20 February 2012.eBay define replica coins as a copy or reproduction of an actual coin, including US, foreign and other historic coins. This includes any replica coin whether it is permanently incused with “COPY” or ... Comment - Like
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Jan 19, 2012, 6:54 pm
Gong xi fa caiHappy Chinese New Year恭喜发财to all my families, friends and readers, who celebrate Chinese New Year wherever you are right now. This year will be the year of the water dragon, the fifth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chi... Comment - Like
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Jan 18, 2012, 7:46 pm
Thank you BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia) for the recent Malaysia comemmorative banknotes sales bold move. Asking everyone who want to buy the commemorative to register their name and identity card really help every collector to get at least one piece of the premier series. I hope you will keep on doing... Comment - Like
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Jan 17, 2012, 6:56 am
Anyone received new Malaysia coins in circulation today? You most probably will get the new coins from your bank, pasar malam (night market), wet market or from a friends who in a shock after seeing the beautiful coins in its hands. In an early statement by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), new coin star... Comment - Like
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Jan 16, 2012, 7:10 am
Last Friday, Canada government announced in the official Canada Gazette that Canada's mint will soon unveil one-dollar and two-dollar coins made from brass-plated steel, replacing more expensive nickel cores.The new coins will be slightly lighter, Can$16 million (US$16 million) cheaper to produce ... Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2011, 10:56 am
Bank of Canada today announce that they will begin circulating the new $100 bill (Canada’s first polymer bank note) on Monday, 14 November 2011. They had been circulating information regarding the new banknotes security features since middle of this year. New Canada $100 polymers, which celebrate... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 9:34 pm
To all my readers who have been looking for information about Bank Negara Malaysia Money Museum, its already open and located in a new BNM building called Sasana Kijang. The new Bank Negara Museum or Galeri Numismatic is located on the second floor of the visitor building. The building has been open... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2011, 4:35 am
Last week, a few of my Facebook friends have a discussion about Queen Elizabeth II coin potraits. One of them is asking about a potrait that look identical but with a different writing on them. One of them have a writing "ELIZABETH II D.G.REG F.D" and the other "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D".... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2011, 8:02 am
In a recent statement by The Malay Mail, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner Datuk Shukri Abdull indicated that there would be no fresh charges related to Securency case. MACC have completed their investigations and have charged the former senior central bank off... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2011, 10:48 am
Thank you to everyone who had join my "Duit Lama Giveaway". It still on and will only closed at 12am (gmt +8, Malaysia time), 1 November 2011. Today, I start my 3rd giveaway, "Commemorative coin giveaway". You will have a chance to win a Malaysia 50 tahun FELDA 1 ringgit Coins. Three winners will be... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2011, 7:09 am
International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) has announced 2011 IACA currency awards winners at the IACA conference in Singapore recently. IACA is an international organization of central banks, currency-issuing authorities, currency producers and suppliers. Bank Negara Malaysia is one of ... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 1:49 am
Yesterday, Perth Mint announce World 1st, 1 tonne gold coin, 1 tonne Gold Kangaroo coin. The coin measures nearly 80cms wide and more than 12cms deep, weighing a massive 1000 kilograms of 99.99% pure gold, make it the new largest gold coin in the world. Previous holder of the largest gold coin rele... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 9:41 pm
On Monday, a reader asked me what is the best coin websites that I frequently visit. Reading has been my hobbies beside coin collecting and blogging. I always do my reading in the early morning or before I go to sleep at night. Nowadays, online information is more easy to find and many websites are ... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2011, 9:50 am
If any of you read news today, you might already know that Malaysia new banknote printer reveal at Dewan Rakyat today. To every Malaysian who still don't know, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will announce a new fourth series of the ringgit banknotes in the near future and already announce Malaysia 3rd... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2011, 9:20 am
-Happy Deepavali--தீபாவளி நல்வாழத்துக்கள்--शुभ् दीपावली-
Again, I want to wish Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu's readers wherever you're. May the festival of lights bring peace, joy, happiness and prosperity to all. May the lights of ... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2011, 11:36 am
Yestreday, Royal Canadian Mint's has released a ultra-high relief creation, the world's first 10 kilo coin crafted of 99.999% pure gold, Spirit of Haida Gwaii gold coin. The coin has been dedicated to Bill Reid's The Spirit of Haida Gwaii; one of the most celebrated masterpieces of Canadian art.... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2011, 4:53 am
Nowadays, many Malaysian like to buy item via Facebook. Maybe because it is easy since they can chat with their friends online if they find a very good bargain in Facebook and their friend can just go check it out. Do you know that my blog is in Facebook to? Just go to facebook.com/malaysiacoin and ... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 9:43 pm
Royal Mint UK has released UK 2012 Gold Sovereign. The 22 Carat Gold coin weight at 7.988 gram will have a maximum Coin Mintage of 8,144 pieces. A new reverse design had been created to celebrate for the 2012 Sovereigns, Only the fourth time that the Sovereign design has changed in the Queen's r... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 3:44 am
-Happy Diwali--शुभ दीपावली--Happy Deepavali-wishes to all my readers who celebrate. May the festival of lights bring joy and prosperity for you. I know the celebration still 7 days away but early wishes don't hurt, right? May the lamps of joy, illuminate your life and fill your d... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 2:20 am
Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia has released Orang Utan Silver Proof Coin from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. To any of you who did not know, Orang utan is characterized by its ape-like shape, shaggy red fur, long arms and grasping hands and feet. This ‘man of the fores... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2011, 9:32 pm
If you're looking for information about Malaysia new banknote, no new RM50 for 2011. I don't know where people get that information but I had seen they're over a dozen readers coming into my blog daily with the keywords "RM50 2011" and "New RM50". When I check around, they're announcement about thi... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2011, 11:39 am
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be visiting Australia starting tomorrow until 29 October 2011 to open a 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Canberra. The Royal Australian Mint has released a 2011 $5 Queen's visit commemorative coins. The coin features sixteen St Edward's Crown... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2011, 9:23 am
Bhutan's King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has married with his childhood sweetheart and India-educated commoner Jetsun Pema on 13 October 2011. The Royal Wedding of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen Jetsun Pema is one of Bhutan's most anticipated even... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 11:27 pm
Christmas day is still few months away but I know most of you are already looking for a nice Christmas gift. Royal Canadian Mint has released a new coin Santa Claus Christmas 2011 coin; 50-Cent Holiday Coin-Gift from Santa (2011). The Mint don't announce how much of the coin has been minted, only s... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2011, 9:13 pm
Congratulations to all my Facebook friends Muhammad Saiful Nizam, Muhammad Syazni and blogger, simpankemas.blogspot for their effort to compile all Malaysian Numismatic blogs in one list. When I start blogging in 2008, they're only around 10 Malaysian bloggers who talk about coins and banknotes. Mos... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2011, 10:39 pm
When I visit Dickson Niewmismatic shop on 30 September 2011, I also had a chance to interview him. Beginner need someone who had been a successful in his field to inspire them, this interview is for beginner collector who need to be inspired. I had seen many newbies collector collect something becau... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2011, 8:34 am
The recent post about 1 sen 1976 1 sen goes to RM3600 has bring a lots of attention by Malaysian collectors. Many readers emailing and sms me asking about the coins. Some even told me that they have the actual coin that I mention in the posts. They also told me that they had test it with magnet and ... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2011, 7:04 am
Yesterday, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched Singapore Native Orchids Coins 2011. The 2011 Native Orchids of Singapore Coins feature two native orchids – Grammatophyllum speciosum and Cymbidium finlaysonianum. Each coin weighs 1 troy ounce, has a face value of SGD$5 and a diamet... Comment - Like
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