Sunday, March 6, 2011

The Other Side of Me | Coin Collector

Aside from being a travel buff, a wannabe photographer and a history lover, I also am a collector. I collect things that are special to my eyes id est coins, stamps and some books from an author whose pseudonym is Bob Ong. It was 1998 (I was in first grade back then) when I started collecting old Philippine coins, then in 2002 I started ripping off stamps from our envelopes and greeting cards. Bob Ong books came late, I started buying and reading them when I was in first year college. Some people say that this hobby is just a waste of time and effort, but I say to them, "sorry but these are my priceless treasure, they're my life."



My Coin Collection: Arranged according to series (Reference: Philippine Money Blog) 

 The New BSP Series

10-Peso Coin
5-Peso Coin
1-Peso Coin
25-Centavo Coin
10-Centavo Coin
5-Centavo Coin
1-Centavo Coin

 Improved Flora and Fauna Series

5-Peso Coin
2-Peso Coin
1-Peso Coin
50-Centavo Coin
25-Centavo Coin

 Flora and Fauna Series

2-Peso Coin
1-Peso Coin
50-Centavo Coin
10-Centavo Coin
5-Centavo Coin
1-Centavo Coin

Bagong Lipunan Series

5-Peso Coin
1-Peso Coin
25-Centavo Coin
10-Centavo Coin
5-Centavo Coin
1-Centavo Coin

Pilipino Series

1-Peso Coin
50-Centavo Coin
25-Centavo Coin
10-Centavo Coin
5-Centavo Coin

 English Series

50-Centavo Coin
25-Centavo Coin
10-Centavo Coin
5-Centavo Coin
1-Centavo Coin

Commonwealth Series

10-Centavo Coin
5-Centavo Coin

 Commemorative Coins

EDSA People Power 10-Peso Coin
Elpidio Qurino's 100th Birthday 2-Peso Coin
Manuel Roxas' 100th Birthday 2-Peso Coin
Atipolo's 400th Anniversary 1-Peso Coin
Araw ng Kagitingan's 50th Anniversary 1-Peso Coin


So these are my treasures. I started collecting coins after I watched the Philippines Money episode of Sineskwela. Most were given by my grandpa and my dad, some were given by my friends, some were picked along the way, some were stolen from my grade school classmate's project (Grade 2 Math Project: Philippine Money), some were purchased at Sta.Cruz. I also have some old Philippine banknotes.

I am still on search for the 1-Centavo Coins of the New BSP Series and the Pilipino Series. My Commonwealth Series still lack of 50, 20, and 1 Centavo coins

Oh, by the way, these are not for sale. To readers who have some coins to spare, please do give me some. To fellow collectors, I'm open for trading, just contact me ok.

I have foreign coins and banknotes too.

By 2013, BSP will launch the new coin series, I still got no idea how they will look like (kaya mag-tabi na kayo ng tig-iisang coin ng current coins natin, their end is near)


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14 comments:

  1. CedricMarch 7, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Wow, ganda naman ng collection mo. I haven't even seen some of these coins yet. :)

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  2. ivanlakwatseroMarch 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    salamat. :)

    tlgang rare na yung ibang coins dyan lalo na yung commonwealth series. at naghahanap ako ng matindi para makumpleto sya. pati din yung 1-centavo coin ng new BSP series.

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  3. Traveler on FootMarch 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Wow you have a very good coin collection. Most people who turned to be successful collectors of Filipiniana started early with stamps and coins. I think you are in the right path to become like them in the future.

    There's value in collecting our tangible heritage. Keep it up.

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  4. ivanlakwatseroMarch 8, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    thank you po sir traveler on foot. :) i'll post soon my stamp collection.

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  5. Pinoy AdventuristaMarch 8, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    wow naman! ang dami ah!!! keep mo yan.. mahal na yan pagdating ng araw...

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  6. ivanlakwatseroMarch 9, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    wala po sa isip ko na ibebenta ko sila balang araw. in fact napipicture ko na nakadisplay sila sa isang museum. :)

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  7. journeyingjamesAugust 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    coin collector ka din pala. i have complete collections of those too. di nga lang mint.
    a meron din akong stamp collections. haha cool!

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  8. JeromeOctober 4, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    astig ng collection mo ivan, do you consider collecting other country's coins as well, i think meron akong mabibigay sa yo, medyo madami haha. you want?

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  9. Micamyx|SenyoritaOctober 4, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Dati may stamp collection din ako, pero nawala sila lahat dahil sa Milenyo :|

    Keep it up, Ivan! :D

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  10. MheAnneOctober 4, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    hey Ivan i am a collector too both stamps,coins and notes. i used to have a huge collection of the three. but my notes collection was stolen in 1992 so i only collect other countries notes. For Philippine coins i lost interest collecting so on new years eve i put 12 old coins and other countries coins sa mga windows. i usually forgot to get them back after so nabawasan na. I can check if i have what you lack. i am more into collecting coins from other countries. stamps i keep only a one book, then on process pa lahat. no time haha.

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  11. Christian | Lakad PilipinasApril 17, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    saan mo nilalagay yan ivan? may special albums ba para sa coins? i have a few collections too, gusto na rin kita gayahin hehe

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    1. ivanlakwatseroApril 17, 2012 at 2:05 PM

      yup.. meron akong coin album na merong packets na plastic.. nandun lang sila lahat.

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    2. francescaVMay 19, 2014 at 5:14 PM

      I have another type of 50 centavo that isnt posted on your pic:) and other philippine coins:) if your interested to buy just contact me:) 09152407659 i have philippine old bills too. And rare licoln penny. Thank you.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    I HAVE A COIN IN THE FORM OF MONEY PAPER...IM SELLING IT.IF INTERESTED YOU CAN CONTACT ME 09175820632

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