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1929-B Great Britain Trade Dollar, KM-T5
Bombay Mint | PCGS MS65

The final-year issue of the British Trade Dollar series, struck at the Bombay Mint for circulation throughout Asia. Featuring Britannia standing with trident and shield on the obverse and the Chinese character for longevity on the reverse, it remains one of the most iconic silver trade coinages of the British Empire.

Certified PCGS MS65, this example displays strong luster, attractive surfaces, and exceptional preservation. A finer PCGS MS66 example has realized $10,800 including buyer's premium, underscoring the demand for high-grade representatives of this historic series.

Java Numismatic Fair 2026 Queen City Mall, Semarang Indonesia 15–17 May.

Good to meet fellow collectors and dealers in Semarang while introducing Philippine numismatics at the Java Numismatic Fair 2026.

Following our recent announcement, NumisTreasures, Based in the Philippines is pleased to continue accepting submissions for the June On-site Grading Event in Hong Kong through PMG, NGC, CGC Cards, and ASG under Certified Collectibles Group (CCG).

This special event gives collectors the opportunity to receive a significantly faster turnaround for both modern and vintage collectibles compared to regular submissions.

Submission Deadline: June 15
Expected Return: Starting June 22

We warmly encourage early submissions to help us accommodate processing ahead of schedule. Nationwide submission assistance is available, while office visits remain strictly by appointment only.

For more information and submission inquiries, feel free to contact us:

11F Triumph Square, 1618 Quezon Ave., Diliman, Quezon City 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines
+63 945 821 1214 / (02) 8248 4744
[email protected]

Now Accepting On-site Grading Submissions

NumisTreasures Inc., Based in the Philippines is now accepting June on-site grading submissions for both modern and vintage items.

Submission Deadline: June 15
Expected Return: Starting June 22

We recommend submitting early so we can begin processing your items ahead of schedule. For inquiries, feel free to contact NumisTreasures.

11F Triumph Square 1618 Quezon Ave.
Brgy. South Triangle Triumph Square Diliman Quezon City Metro Manila 1103
+63 945 821 1214 / (02) 8248 4744

1903 Philippine Islands Silver Certificate
10 Pesos – USBEF | PMG 25 Very Fine

Not a note you see often. Early U.S.-issued Philippine banknote, printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, with the Taft–Branagan signatures and Washington at center.

Only 8 examples recorded by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) with just a handful graded higher. Even in circulated condition, pieces like this are already difficult to track down.

A quiet but important type from the very beginning of the American period in the Philippines.

Philippines, Banco Español Filipino
1908 5 Pesos – USBEF | PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated

An early American-period issue printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, while retaining the Spanish-language format of the Banco Español Filipino series. This example bears the J. Serrano signature at left, part of the Serrano – del Saz Orozco – Eguia combination, from a recorded printing of 400,000 notes.

Graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated, the note shows strong detail with only light handling, consistent with the assigned grade.

The vignette at left depicts a seated allegorical female figure, a common motif used by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing during this period. Such figures were typically drawn from classical sources and engraved to represent abstract ideals such as commerce, industry, or prosperity, rather than specific individuals. The style, including the draped clothing and naturalistic posture, reflects the neoclassical engraving approach widely used on early 20th-century banknotes printed by the BEP.

A representative and historically grounded example of early Philippine paper money under American administration.