Do you know that there is a money and stamp fair held in Heritage Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur every month? It is not a big fair like other money fair that I have been to but this is one of the place that you must visit in Kuala Lumpur if you're into stamp and money collecting. The fair is held in Sri indah Hall, 2nd floor, Heritage Station Hotel. Heritage Station Hotel or formally known as the Station hotel located at the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. The Money and Stamp Fair held by U.S Agency, a Stamps and Banknotes dealer from Ipoh, Perak.
Photo: Kuala Lumpur railway station from Pasar Seni LRT Station
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station or Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur, is a train station located in Kuala Lumpur. Completed in 1910 to replace an older station (Kuala Lumpur Railway station or nickname Resident station) on the same site. The station is located along a road named Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, previously known as Victory Avenue, which in turn was part of Damansara Road. The station is located closely to the similarly designed Railway Administration Building, as well as the National Mosque and Dayabumi Complex. The Pasar Seni LRT station is located 400 metres away, across the Klang River. The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is notable for it architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs.
The Heritage Station Hotel is located at the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, one of the most distinctive Railway Station's in the world. The building has been gazetted as a heritage site since 14 April 1983. The Heritage Station Hotel have 170 room. Designed by A.B. Hubback and officially opened on 1 August 1910, the Railway Station was then known as Federated Malayan States Railway which originally housed a hostel. The building draws inspiration from the Neo Moorish period heavily influenced by architecture from India, Turkey and Morroco. Much of the building is made out of wood, with minimal use of stone and cement. All the building materials were brought in directly from England.
Photo: An old lift in Heritage Station Hotel
Photo: This Hall Way has been used many times for photography session.
Photo: Arthur Benisen Hubback, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Designer
A.B. Hubback's work is visually alive in Malaysia today, famous for his Neo Moorish designs which many people claim was due to his experiences in India. Unfortunately, Arthur has never been to India. His most notable works in Malaysia today are:
- The Railway Station, Kuala Lumpur
- The Railway Administrative Building, Kuala Lumpur
- The Old City Hall, Kuala Lumpur (Now Panggung Bandaraya)
- The Railway Station, Ipoh, Perak
- Ipoh Town Hall Building, Perak
- The White House of Klang (Now Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz, under the auspices of the Sultan of Selangor)
- Jamek Mosque, Kuala Lumpur (Masjid Jamek)
- Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar, (Masjid Ubaidah, under the auspices of the Sultan of Perak)
- State Secretariat Building, Seremban (Now Seremban State Library)
- Extensions to The Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
- Carcosa Sri Negara, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and many other buildings in Malaysia.
You can check more information about the Heritage Station Hostel via their website www.heritagehotelmalaysia.com.
Photo: Mr. Govin, owner of US Agency.U.S Agency Dealing in Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Miniature Sheets, Phone Cards in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong & World. U.S Agency is based in Ipoh. You can find their shop at; No. 115, Jln Sultan Idris Shah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak. You can contact the owner Mr. Govin at phone number 012-5017775. U.S Agency money and stamp fair held every month on the 1st weekend (saturday & sunday) at Heritage Station Hotel at 9am until 5.00pm. You can contact Mr. Govin for confirmation before you go to their fair.
As what I remember, this money fair has been held by Mr. Govin at the same place since 2006 (correct me if I am wrong). i have been their buyer since then. they have many good collection at a reasonable price then other coin or stamp dealer in Klang Valley but at my recent visit there. the price is almost the same as the Klang Valley coin dealer. they don't have many item for coin and banknote colleting with only quater of the space is for coin and banknote display. Most of their buyer is looking for stamp.
This is one place where I can see many kids involve in any coin or stamp collecting. Most of the time i come here, at least 2 0r 3 kids accompany by their parents searching for their future collection. This is a good sign that this hobby will be continue by our future generation. Most Kids nowadays, just have "play video games" as a hobby. This is one hobby that is good for our future generation, there is no return on your investment buying their video games and stuff. this hobby will be a rewarding hobby, if you can teach them properly on how to do collecting.
I can see Item such as books related to stamps and money collecting, commemorative coin, world coins, malaysia banknotes, World banknotes, stamps, first day cover, telephone card and album to keep your collection on sale in this fair. One of the banknotes that interest me is malaya $50 dollar 1942 banknote, they sale this item for RM3,800 ringgit. this item is a bit hard to find nowadays. I try to asked Mr. Govin for a good price, I come back with dissapointment that day. My tips when you visit here, you can see their buying price on their tag price. A bit funny but thats the truth. They don't put new item with their buying price though.
This is one place in Klang Valley that you can visit for Stamp and Money collection. they also received credit card transaction with some extra fee. The only problem for me, their price is not cheaper then the rest of coin dealer in Klang Valley. There is not many choice for money collector to choose. You still can go sight seeing in one of the oldest railway station in this country. For anyone who love pre-colonial building, this is also a good place for you. I can also see many photography club doing their session at this place. Some of the photography work is put on display at the entrance of Heritage Station Hotel.
U.S Agency has stop Heritage Hotel Money Fair.
