Hobby - Singapore International Coin Fair 2012

Singapore International Coin Fair is here again.  I was there last year in which it is held in Suntec City and it was an nice fair.  I ended up buying a couple of NGC graded Panda Coins.

It seems that we have more exhibitors than last year(10 mints and 50 over dealers) taking part this year, coming from all over the world.  I am sure it will be a great event for all coin collectors in Singapore as well as all over the world.

One thing to take note is the location of the event.  Last year, the event was held in Suntec City.  But this year it have to move to another location (Marina Sand)

Please click here for more information of the event. Hope to see you guys there....

Singapore International Coin Fair 2012, March 30 - April 01
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, SINGAPORE

Hobby - 2011 China S10Y Panda Early Releases MS69

2011 1 oz China Early Release MS69

Hobby - 1994 China S5Y Panda MS69

1994 1/2 oz China Panda MS69

Hobby - 1993 China S5Y Panda MS68

1993 1/2 oz China Panda MS68

Hobby - 2003 China S10Y Panda MS66

2003 1 oz China Silver Panda MS66



Hobby - 2006 Laos Buddha 15k Kip 20 gm 999 Silver Proof Coin

Mintage : 6,888

Weight : 20 gm

Material : 999 Fine Silver

Hobby - Singapore 1980 $1 Proof Sterling Silver Lion

Hobby - 1989 Canda Maple Proof

Hobby - Singapore Coin Set

This is a old Singapre Fish Coin Set  It really brings back the memories of my childhood times...

Hobbies - 1989 China Panda Proof



1989 China Panda Silver Coin Proof (Obv)



1989 China Panda Silver Coin Proof (Rev)

Hobby - Australian Koala 1/10 oz Gold Coin

This is the second gold coin in my collection.... I have bought it at around SGD250 (including postage) from Perth Mint a year ago.  The mintage for this coin is only less than 5,000. It has a legal tender of 15 Australian Dollars. The coin's reverse design shows a mother koala and a baby koala sitting on a tree branch. The reverse also show the letter "P" which means Perth Mint.  On the obverse, it shows the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The following is some of the picture of the coins. It is a pretty small coin as it is only 1/10 oz. The coin comes with a nice wooden box and certificate of authenticity. This coin has a coin number of 1563 (can buy 4-D hehehe)

Hobby - 2008 Chinese Panda Gold 1/10 oz

In the below picture shows a 1/10 Oz gold coin from the People's Republic of China Panda Series 2008. The China Panda Gold Coin was first launched in 1982 and is being issued by the People’s Bank of China. The Prayer Hall in the Temple of Heaven is featured on the obverse side of the coin, and the mother panda with her frisky cub is featured on the reverse side of the coin. Athought it is a bullion but the finishing is proof-like....

2008 China Panda 1/10 oz Gold Coin.
Mintage: 150000 pc
Net Weight (g): 3.11
Diameter (mm): 18.00

Hobby - Numismatics (Coins and Paper Notes)

I came to know this hobby around 9 months ago when I am investing in gold/silver. Initally, I kept only normal bullion coins.  After I come in contact with the proof version of those coins, I decided to start collecting those proof coins.  For me, I feel that this is a very interesting hobby and I must say, it feel good to have some real silver/gold in your hand.  To me, I treat coin collecting as a hobby as well as an investment.  The price of the coins will increased with the spot value of gold/silver.

I also keep some old paper notes of Singapore such as the bird series and orchid series.  It is quite interesting to see those old paper notes as it can trigger your memories of the past.

I normally get my coins and paper notes from the following source;-

1) ebay
2) Forum
3) Flea Market

I will post some picture of the coins and paper notes in my collection later.  Hope it will encourage more people to join this interesting hobby.

Hobby - 2000 Proof American Eagle Silver 1 oz PF69

The next piece of coin added to my collection is this American Eagle Silver 1 oz 2000 Proof coin, graded PF69 by NGC.

American Eagle Silver 1 Oz Proof

Graded by NGC : PF69