Coins of ancient VOC belong to traders at Antasari Sentra Banjarmasin
tRIBUNNEWS.COM, BANJARMASIN - Antasari Banjarmasin Central Market is not so crowded, although the market in some locations traders sell antiques, frequented by certain consumers.
according to collectors and money traders in Antasari Central Market Banjarmasin, Hanafi and Sarkuni, the majority of its customers are also collectors of ancient money, even some came from various areas on the island of Borneo.
but in addition to the collection material, it turns out the ancient money is also used as a condition of alternative medicine to the talisman by some buyers.
explained Sarkuni, some buyers in his stall that require money Old coins for this purpose are usually looking for a complete set of old money series specific output of the same year.
"Often that searches for me for this purposeso for example the 1850 series money, it should be complete the fraction from the smallest to the greatest from 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1, / 2 to 1 guilder, "Sarkuni said.
added Hanafi, even some buyers with a goal like this can bargain at high prices in order to get a complete set of money series of a particular year's output.
"He said as a condition of treatment or amulet, I myself do not believe then that is important valueso I just serve it if I have what they're looking for, "said Hanafi. (Banjarmasinpost.co.id/Achmad Maudhody)