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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    • Join the NAV

      About the NAV

      The Numismatic Association of Victoria was founded in 1946 and its aims and activities have largely remained unchanged over the years. Members are invited to attend our monthly meetings and receive our quarterly journal.

      Membership

      Membership of the NAV is open to those interested in numismatics. Application for membership may be made by completing the membership application form below or completing our online application form and posting it with the membership fee to the Secretary at the address below. We can also accept payment via direct deposit.

      The Secretary
      Numismatic Association of Victoria
      PO Box 2779
      Melbourne
      VICTORIA 3001
      Australia

      Numismatic Association of Victoria Membership Application Form (MS Word Format)

      Membership Fees

      The current annual subscription is $35 and entitles members to a copy of the Association’s publications and to attend all meetings.

      How to Pay

      Payment can be forwarded to us via mail using the address above (cheque payable to Numismatic Association of Victoria) or you can make a direct deposit using these details:

      Bank: NAB
      BSB: 083-004
      Account Number: 515098262
      Account Name: Numismatic Association of Victoria

      Please make sure to include your name as a transaction reference when paying via direct deposit.

    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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