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The Basics of Coin and Banknotes Collecting

Numismatics is the science, study or collection of coins, medals, tokens, banknotes and other similar objects. Believed to be the oldest hobby in the world, people have been collecting coins for as long as coins have been known to exist. The Roman Emperors are known to have collected coins from the Greek Empire, more than two thousand years ago. Money, in the form of coins, has been used since the seventh century B.C. The words money and mint are derived from the name of the Roman Goddess Juno Moneta , in whose temple the Romans built a workshop for making coins. From that time, it became common usage to call places where coins were made ' Moneta '. For some, coin collecting is a hobby, for others a driving passion and for yet more, a rewarding investment avenue. For all of them, coin collecting is a challenging and satisfying pastime, and one in which anyone can be involved, no matter how big or small the budget. There are many different reasons why people choose t

Selamat Hari Merdeka and Selamat Hari Raya 2011

Since we are celebrating a double celebration today, I would like to wish "Selamat Hari Merdeka 2011" and also "Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri" to all my Malaysian readers and friends. Below is the video during Merdeka day 1957 in color. Enjoy! I hope all you will have a joyous occasion and more happy memories this time. Cheers.

Malaysia 50 cent/Sen 1979 Extra Dot coin found

Hai, Selamat berpuasa and happy holidays. This type of coin is something that I am very happy to find because of the year 1979( the year that I was born) and also because it doesn't cost a thing. I found it when receiving my change from Giant Superstore. The dot is so small it can be seen from the pictures above but it is there i am sure. Some seller are selling it for RM15, RM20, RM30 and some are even selling RM80 for an UNC piece. So to be able to found one is just nice. :) Happy Hari Raya celebration to all my numis friend! Where is my kuih raya?

Malaysia 2nd series 2011 coin set

While others are already having multiple sets of this 2011 Malaysian coins, I just managed to complete mine with the addition of the 50 cent. Some say the 50 cent 2011 can/will be a bit scarce because next year we will be using a new coin series already. Cheers.