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
- New Book on Numismatic Author Dr. Arthur Andrews[…]
- The Mystery of the Melbourne & Hobsons Bay Railway MedallionListed in Carlisle[1] as M/6 the Melbourne & Hobsons Bay Railway commemorative medallion is an interesting and somewhat familiar piece. Interesting in that many sources, including Carlisle and […]
- The End of an EraAs I opened my latest Status International auction catalogue I was dismayed to learn that after over 40 years I.S.Wright are literally closing shop in Melbourne. The shop at 241 Lonsdale Street […]
- Castlemaine’s New Currency is Down to EarthThe 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 2022The 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 MuseumAfter 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 […]
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Join the NAV
The Numismatic Association of Victoria Inc. (NAV) was founded in 1946 and its aims and activities have largely remained unchanged over the years. Members are invited to attend our monthly meetings, get access to the member's area of our website and receive, and a copy of the Victorian Numismatic Journal three times a year.
Our objectives are to:
- Encourage the study of Numismatics in all its branches
- Represent generally the views and interests of Numismatists
- Provide education in the field of Numismatics and,
- Encourage sound and methodical collecting practices.
Membership
Membership of the NAV is open to those interested in numismatics, who support our objectives and are willing to comply with the association's rules.
Application for membership may be made by completing our online application form and submitting the membership fee (see How to Pay).
The current annual subscription is $40 and entitles members to a copy of the Association’s publications, access to the member's area of the website and to attend all meetings including talks, tender sales and numismatic workshops.
How to Pay
You can make a direct deposit using the following details:
Bank: Westpac
BSB: 033-009
Account Number: 741949
Account Name: Numismatic Association of Victoria Inc.Or through PayPal to contactus@nullnavic.org.au
Please make sure to include your name as a transaction reference when paying via direct deposit or PayPal.
Alternatively payment in the form of a cheque or money order, made payable to the Numismatic Association of Victoria Inc, can be forwarded, with a request for membership to:
The Secretary
Numismatic Association of Victoria Inc.
PO Box 288
Flinders Lane
VIC 8009
Australia
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.