MYKOYNS
Philippine Numismatics

A personal collector story about how U.S. quarter dollars sparked curiosity through their reverse designs and eventually led to collecting Philippine currency.

Why were coins holed, and do they still have value? A closer look at how collectors interpret damage, history, and meaning.

Discover how ordinary-looking coins can reveal hidden coin varieties through closer study, careful observation, and real collecting experience.

Explore Philippine numismatics through coins and banknotes, and learn how to start a collection while discovering the history behind Philippine currency.

Last April 2024, I attended my very first numismatic show—and it was more than just coins on tables. It was a community, a classroom, and a marketplace all rolled into one. Here's what I saw, learned, and why I think every collector should experience it at least once.