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Stamp and Coin Collecting in Singapore: Compare Buying Routes

Compare CS Philatelic, The Singapore Mint and Mavin for stamps, collectibles and auctions.

Researched 2026-10-25 · By Tendou

3 published options covered. This is a selected shortlist, not every provider in the market. Research method and limits.

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OptionPublished routeBefore committing
CS Philatelic AgencyLists Singapore stamps, first-day covers, albums and catalogues.The museum outlet is historical. Confirm item, condition, documents, price and current Peninsula shop hours.
Mavin InternationalLists a dated banknote/coin auction with channel-specific buyer premiums.Confirm inspection, date, reserve, premium/GST, payment and collection. No government-appointment or investment assertion adopted.
The Singapore MintPublishes selected commemorative-coin offers and retail locations.Confirm ordinary/eligible price, stock and delivery. No expired promotion, universal delivery threshold or financial-return promise.

Learn with other stamp and coin collectors

Singapore Stamp Club holds public collector gatherings at The Stamping Ground at SingPost Centre. Sessions include talks, show-and-tell and stamp swapping with other enthusiasts. Check the club's current schedule before visiting as dates and times may change.

Numismatic Society (Asia) is a collector society focused on coins, banknotes and related items. Visit its membership page for the official route to join.

Use the public gathering for stamp talks and swaps, or check the society’s membership route if you want to meet coin collectors. The specialist shops below cover buying and selling.

Choose by what you need

Choose a collecting format before selecting a buying route. CS Philatelic lists Singapore stamps, first-day covers, catalogues and albums at Peninsula Shopping Centre #04-29. The Singapore Mint lists commemorative coin offers and retail locations with dated eligibility rules; expired early-bird offers are not current ordinary prices. Mavin lists a banknote/coin auction on 30 October 2026 with different absentee and live-platform buyer premiums. Fixed-price retail and auction lots involve different inspection, availability and payment questions. Request the actual issue, condition, provenance documents, fees and fulfilment terms. We do not authenticate, value collectibles or predict resale returns.

Shortlisted options

These options are listed alphabetically. Compare the selected offer and terms before committing; inclusion is not a quality ranking.

CS Philatelic Agency

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Lists Singapore stamps, first-day covers, albums and catalogues.

Why consider it: Selected issues and collecting supplies can be checked together.

May suit: Buyers enquiring about stamps or albums.

Before deciding: The museum outlet is historical. Confirm item, condition, documents, price and current Peninsula shop hours.

Official website and enquiries ↗

Mavin International

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Lists a dated banknote/coin auction with channel-specific buyer premiums.

Why consider it: Auction lots can be separated from fixed-price retail.

May suit: Collectors checking a catalogue lot and terms.

Before deciding: Confirm inspection, date, reserve, premium/GST, payment and collection. No government-appointment or investment assertion adopted.

Official website and enquiries ↗

The Singapore Mint

Published source checked . Read the source.

Publishes selected commemorative-coin offers and retail locations.

Why consider it: A named issue can be checked against actual dated eligibility.

May suit: Buyers enquiring about a specific collectible.

Before deciding: Confirm ordinary/eligible price, stock and delivery. No expired promotion, universal delivery threshold or financial-return promise.

Official website and enquiries ↗

Before booking or ordering

  • Is the purchase a stamp, coin/medallion or auction lot?
  • What exact issue, condition and provenance are documented?
  • What fees, eligibility, payment and collection terms apply?

How this comparison was researched

We read the linked operator, merchant or responsible venue pages on the research date. We did not visit, buy, test, authenticate products or make bookings. This records published scope and selected terms, not quality or availability. Confirm the actual item, date and complete current charges directly.

How this guide was researched

Options are listed alphabetically, not ranked. No business paid for editorial inclusion. Known Tendou client relationships are disclosed. Confirm the selected product, visit or contract directly.

Sources

  1. CS Philatelic Agency - CS Philatelic Agency (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://cs.com.sg/
  2. Mavin International (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://www.mavininternational.com/
  3. Singapore Mint actual dated collectible offers (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://singaporemint.com/promotions
  4. Singapore Stamp Club collector gatherings (Official organisation website, checked 2026-11-09): https://singaporestampclub.org/tsg.php
  5. Numismatic Society (Asia) about (Official organisation website, checked 2026-11-09): https://nsa.sg/about-us
  6. Numismatic Society (Asia) membership (Official organisation website, checked 2026-11-09): https://nsa.sg/join-us

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