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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    Event Information:

    • Numismatic Calendar

      Do you have a numismatic event to share? Email us your event details and we’ll feature it here for you.

      Please note: While all information is believed to be correct at time of listing, please contact the organisers to confirm details before setting off to visit an event listed here.

      • Thu
        13
        Apr
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        Monthly meeting of the Melbourne Numismatic Society.

      • Sun
        16
        Apr
        2017
        8:30 amBentleigh - McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgins Road, Bentleigh, Vic

      • Sun
        23
        Apr
        2017
        9:30 amSt. Mary's Church Bairnsdale, VIC

        Dealer Traders. Exhibition & Displays. Excellent range of stamps, covers, coins, accessories etc. Free stamps for the kids. Valuations given. Admission Free.

      • Fri
        28
        Apr
        2017
        7:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Hall, 26 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia

      • Sun
        30
        Apr
        2017
        9:00 amMalvern Town Hall, Corner Glenferrie Road & High Street, Malvern, Vic

        Malvern Town Hall

        Corner Glenferrie Road & High Street Malvern Vic

        Tram 16 Stop 57 or Tram 6 Stop 44 Melway 59 C8

        Shop Till You Drop! Great Chance To Pick Up Some Real Bargains. Browse & Buy From A Wide & Interesting Mix Of Vintage Retro Modern & Hard To Find Collectables Memorabilia & Nostalgia Of Every Description. 1000’s Of Items For Sale. Sellers From Suburban Melbourne, Country Victoria. An Indoor Family Friendly Event. Always Something To Interest Most Collectors & Enthusiasts On The Day. Lots Of Bargains And Everything’s For Sale. Not To Be Missed!

        Website

      • Sun
        07
        May
        2017
        9:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Vic

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      • Thu
        11
        May
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        Monthly meeting of the Melbourne Numismatic Society.

      • Sat
        13
        May
        2017
        Sun
        14
        May
        2017
        10:00 amoyal International Convention Centre, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

        Bring in your valuables and get an instant valuation from accredited professionals. For two days only, Brisbane’s largest Expo for collectors and investors at the Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills. More than thirty dealers will be in attendance from across the country, specialists in coins, banknotes, bullion, medals and stamps.

      • Fri
        19
        May
        2017
        Level 3, Status International House, 262 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
      • Sun
        21
        May
        2017
        8:30 amBentleigh - McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgins Road, Bentleigh, Vic

      • Fri
        26
        May
        2017
        7:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Hall, 26 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia

      • Sun
        04
        Jun
        2017
        9:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Vic

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      • Thu
        08
        Jun
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        Monthly meeting of the Melbourne Numismatic Society.

      • Mon
        12
        Jun
        2017
        9:00 amDromana Uniting Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road & McCulloch Street, Dromana.
      • Sun
        18
        Jun
        2017
        8:30 amBentleigh - McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgins Road, Bentleigh, Vic

      • Fri
        23
        Jun
        2017
        7:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Hall, 26 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia

      • Sun
        25
        Jun
        2017
        9:00 amWarnambool Bowls Club, 75 Timor St., Warrnambool

      • Sun
        02
        Jul
        2017
        9:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Vic

        Moonee Ponds Stamp & Coin Fair

         

      • Thu
        13
        Jul
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        Badges are a sign of allegiance, membership, authority and achievement etc. and are proudly worn and make interesting collections. Footy badges, at this time of the year, are popular. So bring some of your badges to our July meeting and share their story with other members. Visitors are always welcome to bring items and chat over coffee and biscuits at the end of the meeting.

      • Fri
        14
        Jul
        2017
        Mon
        17
        Jul
        2017
        Auckland, New Zealand

        DECIMAL 50 Conference 14 – 17 July 2017, Auckland, New Zealand

        RNSNZ Decimal 50 Conference Medallion

        Here is the full registration material for the biggest New Zealand numismatic event of 2017 – the Numismatic Society of Auckland and Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand DECIMAL 50 conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of decimal currency in New Zealand.

        Please come and enjoy:

        • A numismatic tour of Auckland
        • Reception
        • A delegates only Fair with free table space for all delegates
        • Public Fair
        • Dinner
        • Book launches
        • 20 Speakers, including Ursula Kampmann (Germany), Jack Harwood (USA), Graeme Wheeler (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand) and other Australian and New Zealand speakers
        • The opportunity to order the special conference medals and overprint banknotes being produced

         

        Even if you have already registered interest we now need to know the events you are coming to and receive payments now to cover the fees and expenses for the conference so please return the registration form (see below) to the Registrar:

         

        Email: allan@nullspeedy.co.nz

        Phone: 09-4892747
        The Registrar, 7 Pierce Road Milford Auckland 0620

        Email is preferred as your primary contact.

         

        Don’t forget to book your accommodation early too – New Zealand has high tourist numbers at present and there will also be a major influx of visitors for the British Lions rugby tour over the period.

        Downloads:

         

        Conference information

        Registration form (Word)

        Registration form (pdf)

      • Tue
        18
        Jul
        2017
        Thu
        20
        Jul
        2017
        Matsudo Room, Box Hill Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill VIC 3128

      • Sat
        22
        Jul
        2017
        9:00 amBendigo Exhibition Centre

        Collectables For Sale & Wanted To Buy

        Including - Coins, Banknotes, Militaria, Swap Cards, Stamps, Jewellery, Jewellery Boxes, Badges, Post Cards, Medals/Medallions, Tokens, Glass, China, Pottery, Albums, Money Boxes, Tins, Dolls, Ephemera, Collector Cards, Comics, Books, Bottles & Many More

        Lucky Door Prizes Drawn
        Raffles
        Free Collector Packs For Kids
        Entry $3 Under 14yrs. Free
        Limited Tables / Stalls Still Avail.
      • Tue
        25
        Jul
        2017
        Fri
        28
        Jul
        2017
        Gallery Room, State Library of NSW Macquarie Street, Sydney

      • Fri
        28
        Jul
        2017
        7:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Hall, 26 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia

      • Sun
        06
        Aug
        2017
        9:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Vic

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      • Thu
        10
        Aug
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        Monthly meeting of the Melbourne Numismatic Society.

      • Fri
        18
        Aug
        2017
        7:45 pmCeltic Club, 320 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

        This month our speaker will be presenting on Australian Women of Note. This will be followed by one of our regular Tender Sales.

        Image by Belle McClain

      • Sat
        02
        Sep
        2017
        Sun
        03
        Sep
        2017
        10:00 amMelbourne Park Function Centre, Melbourne

        See ANDA's Money Expo site for more details.

      • Thu
        14
        Sep
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        Monthly meeting of the Melbourne Numismatic Society.

      • Fri
        22
        Sep
        2017
        7:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Hall, 26 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia

      • Sun
        01
        Oct
        2017
        9:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Vic

      • Mon
        02
        Oct
        2017
        7:30 pmChristian Community Church Hall, 7 McDonald Rd, Morwell
      • Sun
        08
        Oct
        2017
        1:00 amBallarat Specialist School, 800 Norman Street, Invermay Park, Ballarat

        Regular special features for sale to collectors PRIOR to the fair:

        • Cover … Series 15 of the ‘Ballarat Historical Scenes’ covers … Miner’s Hut , near Ballarat) (see image below)

        • Mini sheet … Henry Lawson … Overprinted with: Eureka Stamps and Coins Fair ~ Sunday October 8, 2017 (see image below)

        Both strictly limited to 100

         These will sell so please be QUICK!

        Note:

        • Orders processed in order of receipt with payment
        • Covers $3 … Mini sheets $15
        • Allow $2 for postage or $4.50 registered.
        • Overseas clients please allow 15% for PayPal.
        • Cheques payable to Ballarat Philatelic Society

        To order:

        • Mail: Ballarat Philatelic Society ~ P.O. BOX 337 ~ Wendouree VIC 3355
        • Email petermorey05@nullgmail.com
        • Phone 0435 601 673 (please leave a message)

        Other special features of our fair:

        • more than 35 dealer and club tables
        • prizes
        • giveaways for children
        • free valuations

        Event Flyer

      • Thu
        12
        Oct
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.
      • Fri
        13
        Oct
        2017
        1:00 pmWest Plaza Hotel, 110 Wakefield Street, Wellington, New Zealand

        Mowbray Collectables is the largest stamp auction house in New Zealand, holding annual sales stamps (usually September/October) and two sales each year of numismatics (usually March and September/October) plus additional special sales from time to time. The company has an established international client base of thousands of buyers worldwide.

        Their next numismatic sale is on Friday 13th October. All auctions are to be held at the West Plaza Hotel, Wellington. For full details and to view the catalogues online visit their website.

      • Sat
        14
        Oct
        2017
        Sun
        15
        Oct
        2017
        10:00 amLower Sydney Town Hall, Druitt Street, Sydney

      • Sat
        14
        Oct
        2017
        Sun
        15
        Oct
        2017
        9am - 3pmGeelong West Town Hall

         

      • Tue
        17
        Oct
        2017
        Thu
        19
        Oct
        2017
        Matsudo Room, Box Hill Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill VIC 3128

      • Fri
        27
        Oct
        2017
        7:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Hall, 26 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia

      • Sat
        04
        Nov
        2017
        Sun
        05
        Nov
        2017
        Perth, WA

        Further information can be found on the IBNS Website here

      • Sun
        05
        Nov
        2017
        9:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Vic

      • Mon
        06
        Nov
        2017
        7:30 pmChristian Community Church, 5-7 McDonald Street, Morwell

      • Thu
        09
        Nov
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        The Melbourne Numismatic Society's meeting on Thursday 9th November. As usual there will be an opportunity for members to talk about their latest acquisitions and any other items of interest.

        Details of where to find the Melbourne Numismatic society can be found on their website.

      • Sat
        18
        Nov
        2017
        Sun
        19
        Nov
        2017
        10:00 amTorrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide, SA

        NSSA Coin, Banknote, Stamp & Collectable Expo Adelaide

        The show will be held in the heart of Adelaide at the Torrens Parade Ground Hall where there is FREE parking.

        There will be an auction held Saturday afternoon - could be some interesting and quirky surprises! Light refreshments will also be available to purchase. There is also plenty of accommodations in close proximity ranging from cheap and cheerful to the extravagant for those needing to stay overnight.

        The best news is that ENTRY IS FREE, so you have more…..money…..to spend on…….money!

        If you have any coins, banknotes, stamps, collectables or associated ephemera and you’d like to see what they are worth then pop into the coin expo. Dealers will be buying and selling coins, banknotes and stamps as well as offering advice and providing valuations.

        During the show there will be a raffle, series of great prizes on offer! Tickets $1 each.

        Local and interstate dealers will be attending as well as people who just want to sell stuff! Attendees include Barrie Newman of the Adelaide Mint, Canberra Numisco, David Figg, Downies Melbourne, Edlins of Canberra, Eric Van Kruyssen, I.S Wright, Joe Peplinski, John Watson from Melbourne, Kevin Keepence, Steele Waterman Melbourne, The Purple Penny/The Australian Coin Collecting Blog, Trevor Wilkin Banknotes, Andrew Crellin, Sovereign Antiques and Ye Olde Coin Co.

        Same weekend and right next door to the Adelaide Christmas Pageant...take the kids, then drop in to the expo 🙂

      • Tue
        21
        Nov
        2017
        Fri
        24
        Nov
        2017
        Gallery Room, State Library of NSW Macquarie Street, Sydney

      • Fri
        24
        Nov
        2017
        7:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Hall, 26 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia

      • Sun
        03
        Dec
        2017
        9:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Vic

      • Mon
        04
        Dec
        2017
        7:30 pmChristian Community Church, 5-7 McDonald Street, Morwell

      • Thu
        14
        Dec
        2017
        8:00 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria.

        Monthly meeting of the Melbourne Numismatic Society, details can be found on the MNS's website.

    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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