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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 […]
Next Numismatic Event
Event Information:
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Victorian Numismatic Societies
Bairnsdale & District Stamp & Coin Club
Postal Address: PO Box 252, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875, AUSTRALIA.
Telephone: (03) 5152 5053
Email: seb86@nullausi.com
Meetings: 7.45pm on the third Thursday of the month at Secondary College Conference Room, McKean St, Bairnsdale.Bendigo Coin And Collectables Club
Postal Address: PO Box 589, Bendigo, VIC 3552, AUSTRALIA.
Telephone: (03) 5444 0308
Website: bendigocoinclub.com
Email: arpalmer13@nullhotmail.com
Meetings: 7.30pm every second Friday night at the Quarry Hill Community Hall, 53 Hamlet Street, Quarry Hill.Geelong Numismatic Society
Postal Address: PO Box 225, Newcombe, VIC 3219, AUSTRALIA.
Telephone: Tony Alsop (President) 0409 331 900 AH
Website: geelongns.com
Email: geelongns@nullgmail.com
Meetings: 8.00pm on the fourth Friday of the month (except January and December) at the Belmont Uniting Church Hall, Thompson St, Belmont, Geelong.International Bank Note Society (IBNS) - Melbourne Chapter
Postal Address: PO Box 325 Yarraville, VIC 3013, AUSTRALIA.
Telephone: Ian Yarde (Secretary) 0404 813 973
Website: www.theibns.org
Email: melbourne-chapter@nullibns.biz
Meetings: 7.30pm normally on the third Thursday of the month (except January) at 379 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. Please wait at ground level for the door to be opened and telephone the Secretary if you are late and there is nobody at the door. As meeting dates and venues can vary from time to time, visitors from country, interstate or overseas are advised to check with the Secretary for any changes.Melbourne Numismatic Society Inc
Telephone: (03) 9725 0945
Mobile: 0457 065 959
Website: melbcoin.altervista.org
Email: monica.deknecht@nullbigpond.com
Meetings: 8.00 – 10.00pm on the second Thursday of the month (except January) at Box Hill Community Art Centre, cnr Station and Combarton Streets, Box Hill.Morwell Numismatic Society
Postal Address (Secretary): PO Box 432, Moe, Vic 3825, AUSTRALIA.
Email: junge@nulldatafast.net.au
Website: www.navic.org.au/morwell-numismatic-society
Meetings: 7.30pm on the first Monday of the month (except January) at the Christian Community Church, 5-7 McDonald St, Morwell.Sale & District Stamp & Coin Club
Postal Address: PO Box 788, Sale, Vic 3850, AUSTRALIA.
Telephone: (03) 5144 7815
Meetings: 7.30pm on the first Monday of the month (except January) at Gwen Webb Activity Centre, Market Street, Sale.
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.