Minted MNL’s Year-End Show—A Celebration of What it Means to be Filipino

By Juan Pablo Artificio 

In a world that moves faster every year, it is rare to find a celebration that asks us to slow down, look back, and remember where we came from. Yet this is exactly what Minted MNL’s Year-End Party offers—a gathering that goes beyond festivities, transforming into a thoughtful celebration of Filipino heritage through the quiet power of coins, currency, and the stories they carry.

Old coins and rare banknotes may seem like small, almost fragile links to the past, but in truth, they are among the most enduring. They survive generations, outlasting trends, technologies, and even entire systems of trade. They hold the faces of heroes, the symbols of identity, the artistry of craftsmen whose work shaped our idea of nationhood. In every coin lies a piece of our collective memory; in every note, a record of who we once were.

This is why Minted MNL’s year-end gathering feels less like an event and more like a homecoming. It brings together collectors, families, young learners, artisans, and historians in a shared space where heritage is not just displayed—it is lived. The ballroom becomes a living museum, where pieces of history can be held, studied, and appreciated firsthand. From century-old coins to commemorative gold pieces, each object carries cultural weight far beyond its monetary value. 

What makes this celebration truly meaningful is its multigenerational spirit. Veterans of the trade stand alongside curious newcomers. Parents introduce their children to tangible pieces of Philippine history. Young collectors discover that heritage is not something distant or exclusive—it is accessible, personal, and deeply human.

And perhaps that’s the beauty of Minted MNL: it reminds us that history doesn’t just sit in museums; it breathes through the people who choose to care for it. Coins and notes may be made of metal and paper, but the stories woven into them are unmistakably Filipino—resilient, rich, and worth passing on.

If you haven’t dropped by yet, you can still catch up for Day 2 today. Wander through the displays. Let a single coin catch your attention. Ask a question. Start a conversation. You might walk away with more than a collectible—you might rediscover a piece of your own heritage.