Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Around the World: Philippines Addresses Cash Needs October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin Unlike the United States, where fluctuations in currency demand are often tied almost exclusively to macroeconomic conditions and broader economic cycles, the evolving landscape in the Philippines reflects deeper structural…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Philippines Sees Slower Demand for New Currency as Digital Shift and Polymer Durability Reshape Cash Cycle October 12, 2026 rifanmuazin The demand for new coins and bank notes in the Philippines has slowed significantly, reflecting a broader evolution in how the public interacts with physical money. The Bangko Sentral ng…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics The Curious Case of Japan’s Low-Denomination Coins: Rising Metal Costs and the Shrinking Role of Cash September 28, 2026 rifanmuazin There was a time, decades ago, when an individual wanting to save money dishonestly could exploit a quirky loophole by using a Japanese 10-yen coin as a substitute for a…