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

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      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:

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        The 47th ANZAAB Australian Antiquarian Book Fair

        Wilson Hall, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC

        The Melbourne Rare Book Fair is again being held at Wilson Hall, The University of Melbourne. Australian and international booksellers will have a broad, diverse and interesting selection of books, maps, manuscripts and ephemera, including early printed books, historical accounts of travel, prints, literature, art, militaria, and children's books, offered for sale at prices to suit all levels of collecting.

        Whether you already have your own personal library and wish to add to it or would like to know more about book collecting, this is your opportunity to explore the world of books with experts in their fields.

    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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