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• New Book on Numismatic Author Dr. Arthur Andrews
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• The Mystery of the Melbourne & Hobsons Bay Railway Medallion
  Listed 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 Era
  As 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 Earth
  The 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 2022
  The 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 Museum
  After 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 […]