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 […]
Next Numismatic Event
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Sun30Jan2022Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Stamp & Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun06Feb20229:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Fri18Feb20227:45 pmZoom
Given the current level of Covid 19 in the community the Committee have decided that the AGM will be held on-line. Zoom invites will be sent out to members closer to the date.
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Sun20Feb202208:00 - 13:00Clayton Seniors Citizens Centre Hall, 19 Mary St, Clayton, VIC
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Sun27Feb2022Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Stamp & Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun06Mar20229:00 am5 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds, VIC
NEW VENUE!
Just round the corner from previous venue of Moonee Ponds Bowls Club.
First Sunday of the month, now at 5 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds.
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Mon14Mar2022Eastwood Leisure Centre, 20 Eastwood Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Free entry
Including: more than 35 dealer and club tables ~ prizes ~ giveaways for children ~ free valuations
More details at the Ballarat Philatelic Society website.
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Fri18Mar20227:30 pmKensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
In person meetings are back! Our March meeting will be our first at our new venue of Kensington Town Hall. Join us for all the usual numismatic news, new acquisitions and camaraderie.
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Sun20Mar202208:00 - 13:00Clayton Seniors Citizens Centre Hall, 19 Mary St, Clayton, VIC
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Sun27Mar2022Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Stamp & Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun03Apr20229:00 am5 Kellaway Ave, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
This month's fair is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. The fair will be back on at its new venue on the first Sunday of next month.
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Mon18Apr20229:00 - 15:00Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, VIC
FREE ENTRY, AT ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, CORNER POINT NEPEAN ROAD AND SIXTH AVE, ROSEBUD, VICTORIA.
Parking available near Hall.
Refreshments available.
Children welcome.
Disabled Access and Disabled facilities available.
For Fair contact John Thomas on 0418 322 315
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Fri22Apr20227:30 pmKensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
In person meetings are back! Our April meeting is a little later than usual and will be at our new venue of Kensington Town Hall. Join us for all the usual numismatic news, new acquisitions and camaraderie.
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Sun24Apr2022Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Stamp & Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun01May2022
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Sun15May202208:00 - 14:00Clayton Seniors Citizens Centre Hall, 19 Mary St, Clayton, VIC
These Fairs are less than two hundred meters from the Clayton Railway Station. All Fairs are Catered for, so you can get, Tea, Coffee, Cakes, Hot Dogs, Dim Sims, and Sandwiches are available.
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Fri20May20227:30 pmKensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
In person meetings are back! Our May meeting is back to the third Friday of the month and will be at our new venue of Kensington Town Hall. Join us for all the usual numismatic news, new acquisitions and camaraderie.
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Sat21May20229:00 amSt. Thomas Anglian Church, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee 3030
TEMPORARY CHANGE OF VENUE
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page. -
Sun29May2022Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Stamp & Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun05Jun2022
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Thu09Jun20227:45 pmRoom 3, Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131
In-Person Meetings of the Melbourne Numismatic Society are back on at their new venue in Nunawading.
Room 3 of the Nunawading Community Hub, entrance via Esdale Street. Arrive by 7:45pm for meeting start at 8:00pm. Expect the usual varied numismatic conversations followed by refreshments.
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Sat11Jun20229:00 - 15:00Central Wendouree Bowling Club, 1330 Gregory St., Wendouree, VIC
Melbourne & Local Dealers in Attendance
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Mon13Jun202208:30 - 15:00Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, VIC
FREE ENTRY, AT ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, CORNER POINT NEPEAN ROAD AND SIXTH AVE, ROSEBUD, VICTORIA.
Parking available near Hall.
Refreshments available.
Children welcome.
Disabled Access and Disabled facilities available.
For Fair contact John Thomas on 0418 322 315
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Sun26Jun2022Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Stamp & Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun03Jul2022
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Thu14Jul20227:45 pmRoom 3, Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131
In-Person Meetings of the Melbourne Numismatic Society are back on at their new venue in Nunawading.
Room 3 of the Nunawading Community Hub, entrance via Esdale Street. Arrive by 7:45pm for meeting start at 8:00pm. Expect the usual varied numismatic conversations followed by refreshments.
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Sat16Jul202209:00 - 14:00 42 Thomson Street, Belmont, Victoria
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page.
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Sat23Jul2022Sun24Jul2022
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Sat06Aug20229:00 - 16:00Quarry Hill Community Hall, Hamlet Street, Bendigo, VIC
BENDIGO COIN & COLLECTABLES CLUB INC.
MINI COIN FAIR
Australian & International coins, notes, accessories and some stamps
Quarry Hill Community Hall
Hamlet Street
Bendigo, VIC
Saturday 6th August
9:00am – 4:00pm
ENTRY: GOLD COIN DONATION
For more information:
Email: arpalmer13@nullhotmail.com
Mobile: 0411 796 730
SUBJECT TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS AND POSSIBLE RESTRICTIONS
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Sun07Aug2022
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Thu11Aug20227:45 pmRoom 3, Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131
In-Person Meetings of the Melbourne Numismatic Society are back on at their new venue in Nunawading.
Room 3 of the Nunawading Community Hub, entrance via Esdale Street. Arrive by 7:45pm for meeting start at 8:00pm. Expect the usual varied numismatic conversations followed by refreshments.
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Tue16Aug2022Thu18Aug2022
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Sat20Aug20229:00 amWerribee Masonic Hall, 223 Watton St, Werribee, Victoria 3030
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Sun21Aug202208:00 - 14:00Clayton Seniors Citizens Centre Hall, 19 Mary St, Clayton, VIC
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Thu08Sep20227:45 pmRoom 3, Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131
In-Person Meetings of the Melbourne Numismatic Society are back on at their new venue in Nunawading.
Room 3 of the Nunawading Community Hub, entrance via Esdale Street. Arrive by 7:45pm for meeting start at 8:00pm. Expect the usual varied numismatic conversations followed by refreshments.
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Fri16Sep20227:30 pmKensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
Our September Meeting will be at our usual rooms at Kensington Town Hall. Join us for all the usual numismatic news, new acquisitions and camaraderie.
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Sat17Sep202209:00 - 14:00 42 Thomson Street, Belmont, Victoria
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page.
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Fri07Oct20227:30 pmKensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
Our October Meeting is earlier than usual on the First Friday of the Month. It will be at our usual rooms at Kensington Town Hall. Join us for all the usual numismatic news, new acquisitions and our annual donation auction.
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Sat08Oct2022
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Thu13Oct20227:45 pmRoom 3, Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131
In-Person Meetings of the Melbourne Numismatic Society are back on at their new venue in Nunawading.
Room 3 of the Nunawading Community Hub, entrance via Esdale Street. Arrive by 7:45pm for meeting start at 8:00pm. Expect the usual varied numismatic conversations followed by refreshments.
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Sat15Oct20229:00 amWerribee Masonic Hall, 223 Watton St, Werribee, Victoria 3030
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Mon31Oct202208:30 - 15:00Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, VIC
FREE ENTRY, AT ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, CORNER POINT NEPEAN ROAD AND SIXTH AVE, ROSEBUD, VICTORIA.
Parking available near Hall.
Refreshments available.
Children welcome.
Disabled Access and Disabled facilities available.
For Fair contact John Thomas on 0418 322 315
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Thu10Nov20227:45 pmRoom 3, Nunawading Community Hub, 96-106 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131
In-Person Meetings of the Melbourne Numismatic Society are back on at their new venue in Nunawading.
Room 3 of the Nunawading Community Hub, entrance via Esdale Street. Arrive by 7:45pm for meeting start at 8:00pm. Expect the usual varied numismatic conversations followed by refreshments.
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Fri18Nov20227:30 pmKensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
Our November Meeting will be at our usual rooms at Kensington Town Hall. Join us for all the usual numismatic news, new acquisitions and camaraderie.
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Sat19Nov202209:00 - 14:00 42 Thomson Street, Belmont, Victoria
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page.
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Sat10Dec20229:00 amWerribee Masonic Hall, 223 Watton St, Werribee, Victoria 3030
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Fri16Dec20227:30 pmKensington Town Hall, 30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031
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.