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Josh Mercado

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741585969138image3 (1).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Josh Mercado</span></span></span></div><p>Sigrid Carandang has been fascinated by &quot;shiny coins&quot; since she was three years old, prompting her to begin collecting them. Her enthusiasm in coin collecting motivated her to start Minted MNL, which was launched in 2016 and has already established itself as the Philippines&#x27; leading numismatic organization.</p><p>According to Carandang, Minted MNL is committed to building a strong collecting community through a range of events, educational initiatives, and premium auctions.</p><p>She recently organized one of the country&#x27;s largest auctions, the Summer Show 2025, at The Westin Manila Hotel, which featured exclusive and historic collections and was attended by collectors, historians, and investors.</p><p>While she was the event&#x27;s face, the actual stars were the iconic items on show at the auction, such as Jose Rizal&#x27;s original execution pictures, Jose Rizal&#x27;s 1901 medal, Silver Quill (award for La Juventud Filipina), 19th-century Emilio Aguinaldo revolutionary handkerchief, Phil-US Commonwealth peso coins, and other historic and rare coins.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741586017156image4.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Josh Mercado</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741586066157image5.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Josh Mercado</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Carandang explained that they collaborated with global grading giants PCGS and CCG to ensure collectors received competent authenticity. She also stated that she views artifacts as both an investment and an expression of identity, and that collecting historic items allows her to reconnect with history, culture, and art.</p><p>“We wanted to make sure that Minted MNL is not just a platform, but a gateway to the world in terms of the passion for the arts, the hobby of collecting and learning more about history, and the preservation of it,” Carandang said. </p><p>“We buy items not just because it’s rare or it’s a silver coin or it’s a gold coin, we buy items because of the history and the historical significant,” she added. </p><div><strong>A closer look at history</strong></div><div><strong>10,000 Piso, 1992</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741586159494image0 (11).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Minted MNL</span></span></span></strong></div><p>The 1992 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) 10,000 Piso Gold Coin celebrates one of the most significant events in Philippine history: the restoration of democracy following the peaceful 1986 People Power Revolution.</p><p>This gold coin featuring former President Corazon Aquino represents the nation&#x27;s achievement, celebrating the Filipino people&#x27;s undying spirit, tenacity, and dedication to freedom.</p><div><strong>Alfonso XII Coin Set, 1880-1884</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741586224095image1 (4).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Minted MNL</span></span></span></div><p>Step into the grandeur of Spanish-Philippine history with the special coinage of King Alfonso XIl, produced at the prestigious Casa de Moneda de Manila between 1880 and 1884. This uncommon set includes silver denominations of 10, 20, and 50 centavos as well as the highly sought-after gold 4 pesos, making it a great collector&#x27;s item.</p><div><strong>Ligo sa Pahangog by Florante Anunciado, 2019</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741586287456image2 (3).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Minted MNL</span></span></span></div><p>Amidst the cascading splendor of Pahangog Falls, a woman pauses to gently remove her headwear before bathing — a calm rite of regeneration, harmony, and connection with nature. Also known as Dimiao Twin Falls, this stunning retreat in the heart of Bohol exemplifies the pristine beauty of the Philippine countryside. What distinguishes it is its twin falls, a rare and breathtaking sight that adds to the charm of this natural treasure.</p><p>The Summer Show 2025 by Minted MNL drew over 3,000 people, including 100 young collectors, who bid on artifacts from the Philippines&#x27; history. The company takes pride in its record-breaking auctions and high-profile exhibits, which draw big crowds of collectors and casual aficionados.</p>

<p>Rizal photos, Commonwealth coins, other historic collections displayed at auction</p>

Rizal photos, Commonwealth coins, other historic collections displayed at auction