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

      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.

    Read more on the NAV meetings page.

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