Our Objectives
  • To encourage the study of Numismatics in all its branches.
  • To represent generally the views and interests of Numismatists.
  • To provide education in the field of Numismatics.
  • To encourage sound and methodical collecting practice
  • Our Activities
  • Discussion at monthly meetings
  • Reading of papers
  • Promoting research in numismatics
  • A quarterly Journal containing articles of interest to Numismatists
  • 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

    Event Information:

    • Sat
      10
      Mar
      2018
      Mon
      12
      Mar
      2018

      Ballarat Antique Fair

      10:00 amThe Mining Exchange, 12 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central

      The Ballarat Antique Fair will once again be held on the Labour Day long weekend, from Saturday 10 - Monday 12 March, 2018.

      Saturday March 10: 10am - 6pm.
      Sunday March 11: 10am - 5pm.
      Monday March 12: 10am - 4pm

      The 2018 fair will be held at:
      The Mining Exchange, 12 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central

    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.

    Read more on the NAV meetings page.

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