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• Morwell Numismatic Society

  • Morwell Numismatic Society

    Our Meetings

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  We Meet Monthly

  The Morwell Numismatic Society meets monthly from February to December each year. Our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm at the Christian Community Church in Morwell. Visitors are always welcome

  Christian Community Church
  5-7 McDonald St,
  Morwell, Victoria

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  Objectives

  It is the purpose of the Society to encourage and further the interest in the study, research and knowledge of Coins, Banknotes and all other matters pertaining to money, and to promote an interchange of collecting and study interest between members. The Society also associates with similar Societies state wide.

  Activities

  Activities include discussions on coins and notes by members with a monthly theme of a particular item, new issues of coins and banknotes.
  Competitions, including general knowledge quizzes maintain a full evening.
  The annual meeting is generally held every July.
  The December meeting is a social evening for Family and friends with guest speakers from members and other societies.

  History of the Morwell Numismatic Society

  The club held its inaugural meeting on the 17 May 1965 with President Derrick Darby and Secretary Kevin Barr.

  The club issued its first newsletter on 18 October 1965, with a membership of 54 at the time.

  The Society has one life member and continues to be a regular contributor at Art & Craft and Collectable shows and expos.

  In 2015 the club celebrated its 50th Anniversary and continues to keenly promote the hobby to the wider public.

  Publications

  A newsletter is sent out every month with articles on coins and notes. The newsletter includes information on meeting place, time and date, and other news items pertaining to the hobby.

  Members also receive a copy of the Victorian Numismatic Journal, a joint publication issued quarterly in conjunciton with other Victorian numismatic societies.

  Information

  Identification and information of coins and notes will be undertaken by members for free. A great variety of books are in the hands of members to help with research and valuations.

  Club Medallions & Cinderella Banknotes

  During the 50 plus years the Society has issued a number of Medallions and Cinderella banknotes, generally for its members.

  In 1979 a Porcelain Medal was issued to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Morwell, this medal was made available to the wider public.

  

  Morwell Numismatic Society Office Holders

  President		Secretary
  Mr Derrick Darby	1965 - 1970	Mr Kevin Barr	1965 - 1967
  Mr George Ulph	1970 - 1971	Mr Ivan McFarlane	1967- 1969
  Mr Kevin Barr	1971 – 1978	Mrs M Schultz	1969 – 1971
  Mr Michael Wade	1978 - 1982	Mr Derrick Darby	1971 - 1978
  Mr Jack Hewson	1982 - 1983	Mr Kevin Barr	1978 – 1983
  Mr Jim Parise	1983 - 1985	Mr Tilo Junge	1983 - 1985
  Mr Eugene Binz	1985 - 1988	Mr Dick Junge	1985 - 2001
  Mr Peter Hill	1988 - 1996	Mr Gary Patten	2001 - 2004
  Mr Frank Pye	1996 - 2002	Mr Colin Cook	2004 -2008
  Mr Peter Newell	2002 - 2006	Mr Tony Hoffman	2008 - 2011
  Mr Gary Patten	2006 - 2011	Mrs Jill Holloway	2011 - 2013
  Mr Tilo Junge	2011 -	Mr Vince Verheyen	2013 -

  Contact the Morwell Numismatic Society

  The Morwell Numismatic Society can be reached using the contact form on this page. Alternatively you can mail us as the following address:

  Morwell Numismatic Society
  PO Box 432
  Moe, Vic 3825
  AUSTRALIA.
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