Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio delivered a powerful result in its April 2026 Hong Kong Showcase Auction, with more than $30 million in prices realized after post-auction sales.
The sale ran from April 13 through April 20, 2026. It featured more than 7,700 lots and achieved a strong 96% sell-through rate. All prices include the buyer’s premium.
These results once again confirm Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio’s position as a leading force in the international numismatic market. They also point to continued strength across the Asian market, where demand for rare coins and paper money remains active.
Rarities Night Opens With Major Chinese Patterns
Rarities Night, Session 1, opened the auction with pieces that could anchor advanced collections.
One of the standout results came from lot 40096, the Silver “Reversed Dragon” Dollar Pattern. It finished above estimate and realized $414,800.
In addition, lot 40091, a PCGS MS-63+ Silver Dollar Pattern, brought $292,800.
The Robin C S Cheng Collection Drives Strong Bidding
The Robin C S Cheng Collection, Session 2, brought an exceptional group of desirable Chinese rarities to market. Several lots drew especially strong attention.
The top result from the session came from lot 41067, a Kwangtung Pattern Dollar, which achieved $585,600.
Meanwhile, lot 41146, a Year 3 (1914) Pattern Dollar, reached $512,400. That result doubled the pre-sale estimate.
Also notable, lot 41116, an impressive Specimen 5 Mace Pattern, realized $463,600. Another rarity, lot 41120, a Silver Tael Pattern, also sold above estimate at $463,600.
Japanese, Philippine, and Annam Rarities Add Momentum
Other sessions also produced strong results across Asian and world coin categories.
An attractive MS-63 Japanese Oban, offered as lot 44278, realized $292,800.
A highly sought-after countermarked Philippines 2 Reales on a Peruvian host, lot 44468, achieved $103,700.
In addition, lot 44023, an Annam Gold 3 Tien, surpassed its high estimate and sold for $46,360.
Another Japanese highlight, lot 44306, a Year 10 Trade Dollar, also exceeded its high estimate. It realized $41,480.
World Paper Money Tops $4 Million
The World Paper Money sessions also delivered a major result. Together, they reached a new benchmark of more than $4,000,000 sold.
Leading the paper money highlights, lot 31503, a 1912 Philippines National Bank 5 Pesos, exceeded its high estimate and realized $79,300.
A Russo-Asiatic Bank 5000 Rubles, lot 30304, brought $67,100.
Meanwhile, a note from Chile, lot 30376, reached $56,120.
A Macau 500 Patacas, lot 31319, doubled its estimate and sold for $31,720.
Additional Coin Highlights
Lot 41053, a China Kirin 3 Chien (Mace), Year 10 (1884), struck at the Kirin Mint under Kuang-hsu (Guangxu) and graded PCGS MS-61, realized $183,000.
Lot 42021, a Qing Dynasty gold 10 Tael ingot, ND (ca. 1750), graded AU-58, realized $85,400.
Lot 42280, a China Taiwan silver 5 Chiao Pattern, Year 38 (1949), graded PCGS SPECIMEN-61, realized $31,720.
Lot 44101, a Germany Bavaria 5 Ducats from 1640, struck at the Munich Mint under Maximilian I and graded NGC MS-64, realized $85,400.
Lot 44559, a Russia Ruble, 1904-(AP), struck at the St. Petersburg Mint under Nicholas II and graded NGC PROOF-62 Cameo, realized $36,600.
Additional Currency Highlights
Lot 30392, a China Provincial Banks Pei-Yang Tientsin Bank 1 Tael, ND (ca. 1910), P-S2521r, S/M#P35-1, Remainder, graded PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, realized $26,840.
Lot 31576, a Straits Settlements Government of the Straits Settlements 100 Dollars dated 1.11.1927, P-13, KNB11d, graded PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ, realized $58,560.
Lot 31521, a Philippines Treasury of the Philippines lot of seven notes in booklet, 1 to 100 Pesos, ND (1944), P-94as to 100as, Specimens, Uncirculated, realized $43,920.
The April 2026 Hong Kong Showcase Auction showed deep demand across major categories. Chinese patterns led the coin market, while world paper money added another major pillar of strength. As a result, Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio closed the sale with one of the most closely watched numismatic results of the spring season.
