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.

      Event Information:

      • Sat
        18
        Nov
        2017
        Sun
        19
        Nov
        2017

        Adelaide Coin & Banknote Expo

        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 🙂

    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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