MYKOYNS
Philippine Numismatics

Explore two major transitions in Philippine currency history, from the mixed coinage before the Manila Mint to the monetary reforms that led to U.S.-Philippine coinage in 1903.

Discover the history of siping, locally made copper money that circulated in Northern Luzon and the Cordillera when official small change was scarce.

Not every old Philippine coin is rare. Discover what truly determines a coin's value, from surviving specimens and condition to collector demand, metal content, and historical importance in Philippine numismatics.

Explore the unusual origins of grooved Philippine coins and the question of whether they are mint errors, post-mint damage, scrap markings, or undocumented numismatic pieces.

Learn how to detect counterfeit Philippine coins using key authentication methods, including specifications, visual inspection, and basic tests.

Learn how holed, cleaned, and damaged coins reveal real-world use and history. Explore problem coins in Philippine numismatics and how collectors interpret them.

A quick look at the historical development of Philippine money across political transitions and economic reforms.

Discover the quick history of money, from barter systems and early coinage to paper money and modern monetary systems.