About us | Heritage Straits Coins

Our story

Heritage Straits Coins began with a simple belief: a coin is never just metal. It's a small piece of history you can hold in your hand.

I'm Michael, and numismatics has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. My roots stretch across the Netherlands, Australia and Southeast Asia, and my life remains woven among them. My partner and I return to Singapore, Malaysia and China every year, and those journeys continue to shape how we see coins: as stories that travel across borders and generations.

That's the idea behind this business. Historic Straits coins that tell the story of the maritime trade routes linking Singapore and Malaysia to the world. Lunar Series releases that blend centuries-old tradition with extraordinary modern artistry. Each piece we choose carries a story worth telling.

We're a boutique dealer, and we intend to remain one. You won't find shelves of mass-produced stock here. We focus on gold and silver of 99.9% purity or higher, and we spend our time researching and sourcing limited-mintage pieces that most dealers overlook, directly from the Perth Mint, the Royal Australian Mint, the Singapore Mint and the Royal Dutch Mint.

Rare, beautifully made, and with something to say: that's what earns a place on our shelves. From time to time, we'll also stock a popular release we think collectors will enjoy. But the heart of what we do is the hunt for the unusual.

Behind every listing is a real person who has checked, researched and cared about that coin. Ask a question, and you'll get an honest answer from us, whether you're building your first collection or adding to your hundredth piece.

What you can expect from us

Authentic and transparent

Every coin comes from a mint, an authorised distributor, or a certified grader, and every listing clearly states its purity, provenance, and condition. Prices include GST where applicable, and shipping options are shown before you pay.

Researched and explained

We test our gold and silver in-house and research each release, so you get the story, mintage and context, not just a photo and a price. New to collecting? Our free guides are for you.

Rooted in heritage

Dutch roots, an Australian home, and close ties to Southeast Asia shape what we look for: pieces that tell a story across cultures, from historic Straits coins to modern Lunar Series art.

From our own collection

We collect the same way we sell: slowly and for the story. A few pieces in our private collection capture what we look for.

The 1-kilo silver proofs honouring Australia's Olympic Team from 2000 to 2020 are as impressive in the hand as on the shelf. The triangular Shipwreck series is a personal favourite. Four of the wrecks it honours were Dutch ships, so a piece of my own heritage sits within a very Australian story.

These coins aren't for sale. They're personal milestones we want to keep for the future. Have a look through the slideshow, and you'll see why quality and storytelling matter so much to us.

Heritage Straits Coins three silver coins with Olympic-themed designs on a blue and green gradient background.

Australian Olympic Team, 2000-2020

Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, these massive 1kg pure silver proofs stand as epic tributes to two decades of Aussie Olympic glory, from Sydney 2000's home soil triumphs through to Tokyo 2020's resilient spirit.