A rare Chicago Bulls trading card and a commemorative 1991 Southeast Asian Games coin are among the highlights of the Minted MNL: Where Stories Bloom — Summer Show 2026, set on March 14 and 15 at The Westin Manila.
Collectors, dealers and enthusiasts from the Philippines and abroad will gather in Manila for the two-day event celebrating numismatics and collectible culture. The show will bring together rare coins, banknotes, medals, trading cards and other prized memorabilia in what organizers describe as one of the country’s most comprehensive collecting events.
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Founded in 2016, Minted MNL has developed into a key platform for collectors and institutions involved in numismatics, authentication and collectible trading in the Philippines.
At the center of the event will be a bustling table bourse floor, where collectors and dealers buy, sell and exchange rare numismatic pieces. The trading area is expected to host both local and international participants, creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the collecting community.
The men and women behind Minted MNL Summer Show.
Rare collections on display
The event will also feature exclusive Collectors’ Corner exhibits showcasing select pieces from private collections that are rarely displayed to the public.
These curated displays will allow visitors to examine historically significant coins, banknotes and medals up close, offering insights into the craftsmanship, artistry and historical narratives behind each piece.
International auction highlights
A major highlight of the show will be an international auction of rare collectibles, expected to attract serious buyers and industry participants.
Among the standout lots is the 1975 Philippines Ferdinand & Imelda Marcos 5,000 Piso Gold Coin — “Blue Edition,” a highly sought-after commemorative issue minted in proof finish.
Collectors estimate its auction value between $10,000 and $15,000, reflecting its rarity and historical importance.
The coin features detailed portraits of former Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos and former first lady Imelda R. Marcos against a blue-enameled background. The reverse side bears the P5,000 denomination and national emblems of the Republic.
Pop culture meets collecting
The Summer Show will also feature a card-signing event, where collectors can meet invited personalities and have trading cards signed and authenticated on site, highlighting the growing intersection between pop culture memorabilia and traditional collecting.
Minted MNL was founded in Manila by collector Sigrid Clarin Carandang, whose passion for coins, banknotes, medals and comics began in early childhood.
“Collecting extends beyond ownership,” organizers said. “It is about heritage, education and shared appreciation of the stories behind every piece.”
The Minted MNL Summer Show 2026 is expected to draw collectors, historians and enthusiasts from across the region, further underscoring Manila’s emerging role in the global numismatic community.
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