MyKoyns | Numismatist Blog

Aug 31, 20232 min read

One Peso Silver Coins of the Philippines - Post Colonial Period

With the change in the monetary system in the world before WWII, the days of gold and silver coins for circulation are about to end. In...

Apr 23, 20232 min read

Philippine Commemorative Coins - Commonwealth

What do you think is the first Philippine Commemorative Coins? When you check the " Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas " website, You will see...

Nov 6, 20224 min read

One Peso Gold and Silver Coins of the Philippines - Colonial Period

"Saan aabot ang piso mo?" Due to inflation, the value of money changes. What you can buy before for One Peso is no longer the same....

Sep 25, 20223 min read

Philippine Commemorative Coins - Proof Sets

"Kung ikaw ay mapag akusa, need mo ng PROOF!". When I started collecting coins, my first commemorative coin was sold to me by my...

Sep 5, 20223 min read

Spanish Philippine Coin - Alfonso XIII 1897 UN Peso

The last Spanish Philippine coin is the 1897 Un Peso, a 37mm coin with 90% silver content.

Aug 29, 20223 min read

Spanish Philippine Coin - Alfonso XII 50 Centavos

Spanish-Philippine coins, aside from the sought-after Alfonsinos UN Peso, seem less popular than USPI coins, possibly due to their generally

Jul 26, 20223 min read

Philippine Commemorative Coins - Proof vs Matte vs BU

"Proof ka ba?"... "Inde Matte!"... "weh?"... "BU ka e!". If you search for Philippine commemorative coins online, you will often...

Jul 18, 20225 min read

Building Your First Collection

When starting your journey into the world of numismatics, it’s best to begin with a manageable and focused approach.