Collectors and history enthusiasts will gather this weekend for Minted MNL’s 2026 Summer Show, where rare coins, a photograph of José Rizal, Spanish colonial gold coins minted in Manila and revolutionary-era memorabilia will be on display and auctioned.
The two-day event, themed “Manila, Manila: Where Stories Bloom,” will take place March 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Westin Manila Hotel.
At the center of the show is the trading floor, where collectors can buy, sell and exchange coins, banknotes and historical memorabilia. The event will feature 72 tables where dealers and collectors can conduct transactions.
“Numismatics in the Philippines usually takes place in small spaces where collectors set up tables displaying their items, where people can buy and sell. That’s basically the heart of our events. For this event, we have a total of 72 tables where you can transact,” said Paula Carandang, president of Minted MNL.
Aside from the marketplace, the show will feature Collectors’ Corner exhibits, which will showcase private collections rarely displayed to the public.
Among the displays is a selection from the collection of Minted MNL founder Sigrid Clarin Carandang.
Several historically significant pieces will also be previewed for auction. One of the highlights is a rare vintage photograph of national hero José Rizal, considered highly valuable among collectors of Philippine historical memorabilia.
Another featured artifact is a Malolos Republic jewelry set inspired by a soldier’s uniform from the revolutionary period.
Collectors will also see an original certificate signed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, produced before the revolutionary government transferred its capital to Tarlac.
Rare coins are also expected to draw attention. Among them is an 1868 one-peso gold coin minted in Manila, notable for its limited mintage and surviving examples in mint condition.
Another featured piece is an 1868 four-peso gold coin with an overdate variety, a detail collectors consider highly desirable because of its rarity.
Also included in the auction lineup is a 5,000-peso Marcos commemorative gold coin, considered scarce after many examples were reportedly melted in the 1980s when gold prices surged.
Other items include an 18th-century medal dating back to 1780 and rare Rizal commemorative medals from 1918 and 1920, which remain sought after by collectors.
A key highlight of the show will be its international auction, where collectors around the world can place bids through an online platform.
“Our auction is open to international bidders as well because it is live on a website. So during the auction, you may see very few bidders physically present because many prefer to place bids using their phones for privacy,” Carandang said.
The event will also host grading and authentication services for collectors seeking professional evaluation of their pieces.
Organizers said the show also aims to introduce collecting to younger audiences through educational talks and activities.
“This hobby is often labeled as something for older people, but Minted Manila is trying to elevate the game by opening our events to kids and young adults. We have different activities and educational talks that will really engage them,” Carandang said.
The program will include workshops and interactive activities designed to help participants understand the value of collecting and the importance of preserving historical objects.
