Minted MNL to mark 10th year with big year-end collecting event

Pop culture and history are coming together in Manila as Minted MNL marks its 10th anniversary with the 2026 Year-End Show on November 21–22 at The Westin Manila Hotel in Mandaluyong City.

With the theme, “Silk Road: The Exchange That Shaped the World,” this year’s event draws inspiration from the ancient network of trade routes that connected civilizations across Asia,  Europe, and other regions, facilitating the movement not only of goods but also of ideas, cultures, and innovations. 

Just as the Silk Road once enabled the exchange of precious metals, currencies, art, and other valuable objects, modern collecting continues to connect people across countries, cultures, and generations.

The exhibition seeks to demonstrate how objects that were once used for commerce, communication, and cultural expression have become treasured pieces of history, while contemporary collectibles are increasingly gaining recognition for their artistic, cultural, and historical significance. 

For the special event, it will bring together a big variety of  hobbies under one roof, featuring over 70 exhibitors and 100,000+ collectibles ranging from rare coins, commemorative medals, and historical banknotes to sports cards, anime trading cards, comics, and other memorabilia. 

There will also be expert services for international grading and authentication professionals to evaluate and preserve items.

Part of the activities are dedicated trading card zone, creative workshops, learning sessions, and auction.

Founded in 2016 with a focus on numismatics, or the study and collection of coins, currency, and related objects, Minted MNL has expanded its scope to accommodate the growing popularity of contemporary collectibles. 

The organization has developed into a platform where traditional coin and banknote collectors interact with a younger generation interested in trading card games, sports memorabilia, comics, and other pop culture collectibles.