Sarawak 1900H 50 cents AU

A piece of non-graded Sarawak 1900H 50 cents has been sold by Mavin International Auction in 21 March 2017 for SGD 440 +20%. According to the Auctioneer description, the said coin is dug, toned and hairline in condition. The luster feature of coin surface is no longer significant. Undeniably, it is high possible that the coin will score Details grade if sent for grading service. Such results is again opened our eye if compared to previous records.

Straits Settlements EIC 1/2c 1845 NGC MS63RB

A piece of  Straits Settlements EIC 1/2c 1845 NGC MS63RB has been sold by Mavin International Auction House at SGD 3,600 (after buying premium) in 21 March 2017. The result is once again called the attention of antique coin collectors, especially in the bearish market today.  Such theme was getting to be assumed as cold items for long period time although some of their scarcity are undoubtedly rare in mint state condition.

Controversial Malaysia Tapir Gold Plated Coin dated 1976 is listed on eBay

A piece of controversial tapir gold coin has been listed on eBay recently by a Singapore-based seller. The coin is claimed gold plated and suitable for reference and study purpose but the seller doesn't give further details especially about the authenticity of the coin. According to the numismatics record, none of the gold plated version had been issued by Bank Negara Malaysia before, insofar only two gold made versions have been issued which are normal strike type and proof strike type. The existence of gold plated version is just shocking us!

Besides, the coin on sale is coarse in details and doesn't show the features such as genuine coin which is always sharp and fine (as bellow). According to the pictures illustrated in sale listing, the authenticity of said coin is in doubted and potentially deviated from the genuine coin from the eye-judgment of experience numismatic player. You may need to pay more focus and attention if given chance to engage this type of coin.

如何分辨普通版与样币版的马来亚北婆罗硬币系列

前几天笔者曾经发文分享关于2017四月份即将来临的Stack's Bowers拍卖会上的一批马来亚北婆罗系列硬币的样币。网友讨论间就掀起了一个很大疑问，如何去区分普通版与样币版的疑问，因为两者几乎没有明显的表面差别，要是没有实物观察，三言两语恐怕没办法释义网友们的疑惑。

在这里，我们非常感谢Wan Thiam Teik与 Cheong Wai Loon 前辈给我们详细的图文注解，让我们这些迷途羔羊获益不浅啊！

话不多说，大家来看看前辈如何说！

The highlights of Stack's Bowers Auction - April 2017 Hong Kong - Session D - Foreign Coins

In total 5 pieces of certified specimen coins of Malaya And British North Borneo have been listed in Stack's Bowers Auction in coming April 2017 (Hong Kong session). In general, most of them are still retained in excellent luster and flawless appearance instead of relatively less in number according to well established population reports in market.