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 Museum’s Victoria, have understandably assumed a much earlier date than when the … Continued
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 Numismatic Society’s new meeting spot at … Continued
December 2020 Meeting
On Friday 11th December eased Covid-19 restrictions in Melbourne meant that NAV members, and their partners, were able to gather in person for the first time since February. In all eighteen people met at the Royal Standard Hotel in West … Continued
October/November Issue of VNN Available Online
The fifth issue of the Victorian Numismatic Newsletter is now available by selecting the cover image. In this issue we cover Egyptian Banknotes of World War II as well as all the usual local and international numismatic news.
New Edition of Leon Morell’s NZ Medallion Catalogue available through RNSNZ
Part 1 of the 3rd edition of Leon Morel’s catalogue of NZ commemorative medals 1865-1940 is now available from the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand’s website. This section covers the issues produced in 1939-40 for the Centennial and Centennial … Continued
September Issue of VNN Available Online
The latest issue of the Victorian Numismatic Newsletter is available for download. Just click on the cover above to access the PDF version. In this issue we go back to the 80’s to look at Hardy Brothers the jewellers and … Continued
Melbourne Numismatic Society issues “Hibernation” Newsletter
The Melbourne Numismatic Society has issued its first newsletter in some considerable time. As the Society has been unable to meet since the COVID-19 restrictions imposed in Victoria in March, this publication is designed to keep members together in these … Continued
Victorian Numismatic Newsletter #3 Available
The third issue of the Victorian Numismatic Newsletter (VNN) is now available. While we may be staying at home for some time to come this newsletter takes us on a trip from Hong Kong to Cuba the long way round … Continued
Victorian Numismatic Newsletter #2
Issue 2 of our occasional newsletter is available to download here.