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Standard circulation coinage of the Sultanate of Brunei issued since 1992.

Common coinage of the Malayan Federation and British Borneo territories (1939–1962) under British monarchs.

Early aluminum Fen and Jiao issues (1953+) featuring the PRC National Emblem.

The standard circulating coinage of the People's Republic of China introduced alongside the 1999 Fifth Series of the Renminbi. This iconic lineup features botanical reverse themes, giving it the numismatic name 'Flower Series'. It includes the large steel 1 Yuan (Chrysanthemum), the distinct brass-plated steel 5 Jiao (Lotus), and the aluminum 1 Jiao (Orchid).

The current upgraded coinage series of China, launched in 2019 to improve anti-counterfeiting and production efficiency. All denominations were significantly downsized. The 5 Jiao completely abandoned its traditional yellow brass plating in favor of nickel-plated steel, shifting the entire family to a uniform silver color. The top 1 Yuan coin features micro-text and latent security imagery within the numeral.

A historical colonial batch of Hong Kong coinage capturing the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It maps the denominations featuring her First Colonial Portrait by Cecil Thomas, where the young Queen is uniquely depicted wearing the Tudor Crown. All issues in this era are minted in solid nickel-brass.

A specialized numismatic selection of colonial Hong Kong dollar and cent denominations featuring the iconic Second Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, sculpted by Arnold Machin. This period includes the introduction of the distinctive 13-scalloped shape for the 20 Cents and 2 Dollars, and the thick decagonal 5 Dollars, all minted in solid non-magnetic alloys (nickel-brass and cupronickel).

A precise numismatic batch mapping the final colonial era of Hong Kong coinage under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, showcasing her Third Portrait designed by Raphael Maklouf. This elegant effigy portrays the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem. The batch tracks the late-issue solid nickel-brass 10 and 20 Cents, maintaining strict adherence to the traditional non-magnetic minting standards prior to the 1993 transition to the Bauhinia flower design.

Modern circulation issues featuring the Bauhinia flower

A historic, complete 7-coin numismatic set issued exclusively in 1997 to commemorate the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China. Each denomination features a unique symbolic reverse design (Pi Xiu, Chinese kites, Ox, Qilin, longevity characters, traditional knot, and Sheng characters) instead of standard numeric values, combined with the newly introduced Bauhinia flower on the obverse.

Early independence and Sukarno era issues

Suharto era "Orde Baru" issues (1971–1990) featuring national wildlife.

Current circulation issues of the Republic of Indonesia since the 1991 reform.

The iconic coinage series introduced following Indonesia’s political Reformation era, remaining the circulation standard until 2016. To combat inflation, Bank Indonesia transitioned to lightweight aluminium for lower denominations, featuring detailed depictions of native endangered birds alongside the national Garuda Pancasila emblem.

The current modern coinage series of Indonesia, launched in late 2016. This unified family of coins replaces the previous botanical and avian themes with portraits of prominent Indonesian national heroes on the reverses. The series maintains the use of lightweight aluminium for the 100, 200, and 500 rupiah denominations, while the top 1000 rupiah coin is struck in durable nickel-plated steel.

Final years of British Raj coinage under the reign of King George VI (1938–1947).

Commemorative coins from India

First decimal coinage series issued after the historic 1957 currency reform.

Circulation issues after "Naya" was dropped from the denomination name (1964–1971).

Standard circulation coins with updated bilingual layouts issued 1982–1991.

Standardized smaller-format stainless steel coinage issued between 1988 and 2004.

Special "Cross" design series issued between 2004 and 2006.

The coins were issued for common circulation in 2007-2009 with changed designs and continued to be minted until the introduction of the Rupee Symbol.

Unique circulation series (2007) featuring traditional hand gestures (mudras).

Contemporary coinage (2011–2019) featuring the new Rupee symbol (₹).

Thematic circulation series highlighting agricultural themes

Coinage of Emperor Hirohito (1926–1989), covering pre-war and post-war evolution.

Refined definitive designs of Emperor Akihito (1989–2019), including the 500 Yen.

Standard circulation and special issue coinage of the DPRK

Standard circulation coinage of the Republic of Korea (1966-1982)

Standardized circulation coinage of the Republic of Korea since the 1982 reform.

A major update focused on cost-efficiency. This series introduced the significantly smaller copper-plated aluminum 10-won coin and modernized typography across all circulating denominations.

Standard circulation coinage of the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Commemorative coins of Sri Lanka

Circulation coinage of Ceylon featuring the Armorial Ensign (1963-1971)

First coinage series of the Republic of Sri Lanka (1972-2004)

Nickel-plated steel circulation series issued between 2005 and 2011/2013

Standard circulation coinage of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Circulation coinage of the Union of Burma featuring General Aung San

Circulation coinage of the Mongolian People's Republic (1925-1991)

Standard circulation coinage of Macau under Portuguese administration and SAR status

Inaugural circulation series of the Malaysian Ringgit (1967–1988).

Circulation coins featuring traditional Malaysian artifacts and motifs (1989–2011).

Modern series featuring the national hibiscus flower and traditional textile patterns.

Commemorative coins of Nepal

The foundational era of modern Nepalese coinage, established during the reign of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah. This period marks the historical transition to a unified decimal currency system (1 Rupee = 100 Paisa). The designs introduce a standardized visual layout featuring the royal trident (Trishul) or the King’s emblems on the obverse, combined with traditional Buddhist and Hindu symbols on the reverses.

The most prolific coinage phase of the Kingdom of Nepal under King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah. This batch captures the extensive issuance of lightweight aluminum and brass fractional Paisa coins, alongside high-value Rupee denominations. The iconography celebrates Nepal's architectural and natural heritage, prominently displaying historic temples, the Himalayas, and protective Hindu deities.

The final coinage series of the Nepalese monarchy, struck during the brief and turbulent reign of the last king, Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah. Facing inflation, the central bank abandoned fractional paisa denominations, moving exclusively to high-value 1 and 2 Rupee coins struck in brass-plated steel. Features the king's name and titles embedded within the intricate Sri Peetha square mandala.

The current circulating coinage of Nepal following the abolition of the monarchy and the declaration of the republic. This batch is characterized by a complete removal of royal emblems and names. The modernized designs highlight democratic unity and secular pride, featuring Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), the national map, rhododendrons, and the symbolic shaking hands emblem.

The first regular coinage of the independent Republic of the Philippines. It is characterized by English inscriptions and classic allegorical designs inherited from the territorial era.

This landmark series marked the transition from English to Tagalog inscriptions, changing "Peso" to "Piso." Known for its large-diameter coinage, it features prominent national heroes like Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio. This batch represents a bold era of national identity and cultural pride in Philippine numismatics.

Representing the "New Society" era, this series features the distinctive ABL tagline and a revised state seal. While maintaining the national heroes from the previous period, the batch is noted for its transition in metal compositions and the introduction of smaller, more practical sizes for minor denominations. It is a key ideological chapter in Philippine history.

A favorite among collectors, this series celebrates the Philippines rich biodiversity. Each denomination showcases endemic species, from the Tamarao buffalo on the 1 Piso to rare local birds and plants. This batch reflects a shift toward environmental awareness and a more compact, modern coin format.

Introduced by the newly reorganized Central Bank (BSP), this series unified the nation's coinage for over two decades. It features the BSP logo on the reverse and refined portraits of heroes on the obverse. This batch tracks the evolution from copper-nickel to more durable nickel-plated steel issues.

Introduced in 2018, this series replaced the 1995 BSP series with a unified nickel-plated steel look. It features national heroes (Mabini, Bonifacio, Rizal) and stylized flora endemic to the Philippines.

Standard circulation coinage of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The First Series of circulation coins featuring marine life

The Second Series of circulation coins featuring native flowers

The Third Series of circulation coins featuring national icons and landmarks

The inaugural coinage series of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) following his official coronation. This batch is characterized by the crisp, youthful portrait of the King in military uniform without glasses facing right. Denominations reflect the post-WWII monetary stabilization, featuring traditional tin, bronze, and brass satang issues alongside the first large-format 1-baht copper-nickel coins.

Coins featuring the updated mid-life portrait of King Rama IX looking left, dressed in full royal robes and decorations. This artistic era is celebrated for its rich Thai heraldry and mythical iconography on the reverses, including the majestic Royal Coat of Arms, the sacred bird Garuda, and the iconic Suphannahong Royal Barge on high-value circulating denominations.

The most prolific modern coinage era of Thailand, triggered by the sweeping 1986 economic reform. To curb metal costs, all circulating coins were radically downsized and redesigned under a unified theme showcasing Thailand's historic Buddhist temples (Wats) on the reverses. Features the mature portrait of the King in regalia, and marks the introduction of the famous bi-metallic 10-baht coin.

The final lifetime coinage series of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, introduced to present a highly respected elderly portrait of the monarch. This series represents a major technological transition by Bank of Thailand, swapping older heavy alloys for lightweight, cost-effective copper and nickel-plated steel cores, alongside permanently shifting the 2-baht coin to a distinct golden aluminum-bronze alloy.

Contemporary Baht series featuring King Maha Vajiralongkorn, introduced in 2018.

Circulation coinage of the Republic of China using the Minguo calendar system.