Our Objectives
Our Activities
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
Recent Posts
Castlemaine’s New Currency is Down to Earth
The Victorian town of Castlemaine has launched its own currency to support local businesses. The Silver Wattle coins are made from local clay and are designed by local artists to reflect the […]Western Money Fair Set to Return in 2022
The successful Western Money fair is set to return in May of this year. The event will alternate between the Werribee Masonic Hall (just down the road from the previous venue) and the Geelong […]Rare Victorian Cross on Display at Melbourne Museum
After the success of the pop up display of the 1887 5 pound coin at Melbourne Museum last month, the museum has again responded with a short term display of 3 military medals for Anzac Day, including […]Melbourne Museum Displays Rare System Mint 1887 £5 Proof
To mark the recent sale in the US of one of only three known specimens of a Sydney Mint Proof £5, the Melbourne Museum have put their example on display. The coin sold by Heritage Auctions for […]Stamp & Coin Dealer opens retail store in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs
Melbourne based 21st Century Auctions have opened a new retail and trade counter selling coins, stamps, postcards, catalogues, albums and accessories. They’re based at Suite 1, 1174 Burwood […]IAG to sell Klaus Ford estate in 2021
Those of you that have attended ANDA fairs over the years will be familiar with these distinctive holders. Queensland based IAG have recently announced that they are offering the estate of Melbourne […]
Next Numismatic Event
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Sun29May2022Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Stamp & Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun05Jun2022
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Mon13Jun202208:30 - 15:00Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, VIC
FREE ENTRY, AT ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, CORNER POINT NEPEAN ROAD AND SIXTH AVE, ROSEBUD, VICTORIA.
Parking available near Hall.
Refreshments available.
Children welcome.
Disabled Access and Disabled facilities available.
For Fair contact John Thomas on 0418 322 315
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.