The Chinese New Year is just around the corner. It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in China and East Asian countries like Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.�It is a common practice for married adults to give decorative red color envelopes commonly called "Ang Pow" (紅包or red packets) filled with money to children. This practice has been around for centuries.�Most of us here in Malaysia will insist in putting UNCIRCULATED banknotes into these envelopes.�Ever wondered when and how the practice of giving Ang Pow during Chinese New Year came to be?�Read and find out >>>�http://alphanumis.blogspot.my/2017/01/a-numismatic-story-of-chinese-new-year.htmlHappy Chinese New Year! 新年快樂，萬事如意！

A short story of my little journey. Click on the link below to read the full entry.�

Here are some pictures of our little numismatic gallery and library.�

Here is the link to my blog entry - this one has 70 high resolution photos in it, my longest blog entry yet. Enjoy!�