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 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 […]The End of an Era
As 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 Earth
The 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 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 […]Rare Victorian Cross on Display at Melbourne Museum
After 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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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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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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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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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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Sat20Aug20229:00 amWerribee Masonic Hall, 223 Watton St, Werribee, Victoria 3030
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.