Our Objectives
Our Activities
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
Recent Posts
- New Book on Numismatic Author Dr. Arthur Andrews[…]
- The Mystery of the Melbourne & Hobsons Bay Railway MedallionListed 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 EraAs 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 EarthThe 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 2022The 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 MuseumAfter 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 […]
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Founded in 1946 in Melbourne
Victoria, Australia
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
- An annual Journal containing articles of interest to Numismatists
- A quarterly Newsletter
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
Come to our Monthly Meetings
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Postal adress: 45 Beach Road Moullie Point 8007 Cape Town South Africa
Phone: (021) 332-112-222
Email: playhard@nullexample.com
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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.