A total of 333 silver coins from the Pyu era and 328 ancient alloy plates believed to have served as weighted currency during the Konbaung era were handed over to the Department of Archaeology and National Museum.
On 5 May, U Win Ko Ko Maung, a resident of Pyigyidagun Township, Mandalay, handed over 333 silver coins he had collected. Upon inspection, the department confirmed them to be rare items from the Pyu era. Because they serve as significant evidence of Pyu-era trade, prosperity, and monetary systems, the department recommended a reward for the donor.
Similarly, on 7 May, U Waranyana, a presiding monk from Aunglan Township, Magway Region, handed over 328 alloy plates which he discovered about three feet underground while digging the foundation for a new Dhamma hall within the monastery compound.
Following an authentication check, the team identified the items as ancient plates believed to have been used as currency during the Konbaung era. As these represent an ancient monetary practice, the team also recommended a reward for the monk.
The Department of Archaeology and National Museum stated that when individuals hand over antiquities, the department calculates a reward based on the item’s value, historical age, craftsmanship, and rarity. For exceptionally valuable and rare items, an additional premium is added, and the donor is presented with both a monetary reward and a certificate of honour.
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