My 7 June 2009 Coin Hunting Trip in Butterworth Roadwalk

Until June this year I had been in Penang 3 times for my coin hunting trips. Sorry to all my frequent reader because I don't have time to post them lately. Some friends asked me why do I go to all the way to Penang to buy my stuff? the answer is simply because you can buy your coin, banknote, antiques or any collectibles much more cheaper in Penang. I will not come back empty handed when I am doing a hunting trip in Penang. I am doing blogging simply...

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Controversy on the New 50,000 Won Banknotes

There is some controversy and confusion over the new Korea 50,000 won banknote. The new banknote depicts Shin Saimdang (1504-1551), a female writer and calligrapher from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). She represents a “wise mother,” raising one of the most prominent scholars, Yulgok, whose portrait is on the 5,000 won bill. Korean citizen complaint that they cannot differentiate the new banknote with 5,000 Won banknote, The blind people a little...

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South Korea New 50,000 Won

Do any of you remember about South Korea 50,000 won banknote with woman to appear in their banknote for the 1st time? On 22 June 2009, Bank of Korea Governor Lee Seong Tae release the new banknote for public use. The front of the bill - South Korea's largest-denominated note show artwork by and a portrait of Shin Saim-dang, a well-known artist who died in 1551. Shin was the mother of Yi I, a famous Confucian scholar, and is popularly referred to...

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Coin For 2010 FIFA Football World Cup in South Africa Unveiled

The countdown for FIFA 2010 football world cup are 362 days ahead but the fever is coming with many collectibles for this occasion will be out. I found this news about FIFA 2010 football world cup coin in early June. Big sorry again for all my frequent blog reader, I am having problem with Internet connection right now. My work is in one of the biggest Port in Malaysia but I am having problem finding an Internet connection for my office. If there...

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