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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    Next Numismatic Event

    Event Information:

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      2017

      New Zealand - Decimal 50 Conference

      Auckland, New Zealand

      DECIMAL 50 Conference 14 – 17 July 2017, Auckland, New Zealand

      RNSNZ Decimal 50 Conference Medallion

      Here is the full registration material for the biggest New Zealand numismatic event of 2017 – the Numismatic Society of Auckland and Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand DECIMAL 50 conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of decimal currency in New Zealand.

      Please come and enjoy:

      • A numismatic tour of Auckland
      • Reception
      • A delegates only Fair with free table space for all delegates
      • Public Fair
      • Dinner
      • Book launches
      • 20 Speakers, including Ursula Kampmann (Germany), Jack Harwood (USA), Graeme Wheeler (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand) and other Australian and New Zealand speakers
      • The opportunity to order the special conference medals and overprint banknotes being produced

       

      Even if you have already registered interest we now need to know the events you are coming to and receive payments now to cover the fees and expenses for the conference so please return the registration form (see below) to the Registrar:

       

      Email: allan@nullspeedy.co.nz

      Phone: 09-4892747
      The Registrar, 7 Pierce Road Milford Auckland 0620

      Email is preferred as your primary contact.

       

      Don’t forget to book your accommodation early too – New Zealand has high tourist numbers at present and there will also be a major influx of visitors for the British Lions rugby tour over the period.

      Downloads:

       

      Conference information

      Registration form (Word)

      Registration form (pdf)

    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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