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WHAT IS NUMISMATICS?
Numismatics is the study and collecting of:
Coins - ancient, medieval, modern, proofs
Paper money / bank notes
Medals / Medallions / Medalets - often commemorative
Military medals
Tokens - privately issued (ie unofficial) substitutes for money
Various related areas
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Next Numismatic Event
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Thu14Jul20227:45 pmRoom 3, Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131
In-Person Meetings of the Melbourne Numismatic Society are back on at their new venue in Nunawading.
Room 3 of the Nunawading Community Hub, entrance via Esdale Street. Arrive by 7:45pm for meeting start at 8:00pm. Expect the usual varied numismatic conversations followed by refreshments.
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Sat16Jul202209:00 - 14:00 42 Thomson Street, Belmont, Victoria
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page.
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Sat06Aug20229:00 - 16:00Quarry Hill Community Hall, Hamlet Street, Bendigo, VIC
BENDIGO COIN & COLLECTABLES CLUB INC.
MINI COIN FAIR
Australian & International coins, notes, accessories and some stamps
Quarry Hill Community Hall
Hamlet Street
Bendigo, VIC
Saturday 6th August
9:00am – 4:00pm
ENTRY: GOLD COIN DONATION
For more information:
Email: arpalmer13@nullhotmail.com
Mobile: 0411 796 730
SUBJECT TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS AND POSSIBLE RESTRICTIONS
Come to our Monthly Meetings
We meet every month of the year except January. From February to November we meet on the third Friday of the month and in December on the second Friday of the month.
Meetings are held on-line via Zoom and in person (Covid restrictions permitting) at Kensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St., Kensington, just a short walk from Newmarket Station on the Craigieburn line and the No. 57 Tram. Meetings start at 7:45PM and typically run for a couple of hours.