We Meet Monthly

The Morwell Numismatic Society meets monthly from February to December each year. Our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm at the Christian Community Church in Morwell. Visitors are always welcome

Christian Community Church
5-7 McDonald St,
Morwell, Victoria

Upcoming events:

no event

Objectives

It is the purpose of the Society to encourage and further the interest in the study, research and knowledge of Coins, Banknotes and all other matters pertaining to money, and to promote an interchange of collecting and study interest between members. The Society also associates with similar Societies state wide.

Activities

Activities include discussions on coins and notes by members with a monthly theme of a particular item, new issues of coins and banknotes.
Competitions, including general knowledge quizzes maintain a full evening.
The annual meeting is generally held every July.
The December meeting is a social evening for Family and friends with guest speakers from members and other societies.

History of the Morwell Numismatic Society

The club held its inaugural meeting on the 17 May 1965 with President Derrick Darby and Secretary Kevin Barr.

The club issued its first newsletter on 18 October 1965, with a membership of 54 at the time.

The Society has one life member and continues to be a regular contributor at Art & Craft and Collectable shows and expos.

In 2015 the club celebrated its 50th Anniversary and continues to keenly promote the hobby to the wider public.

Publications

A newsletter is sent out every month with articles on coins and notes. The newsletter includes information on meeting place, time and date, and other news items pertaining to the hobby.

Members also receive a copy of the Victorian Numismatic Journal, a joint publication issued quarterly in conjunciton with other Victorian numismatic societies.

Information

Identification and information of coins and notes will be undertaken by members for free. A great variety of books are in the hands of members to help with research and valuations.

Club Medallions & Cinderella Banknotes

During the 50 plus years the Society has issued a number of Medallions and Cinderella banknotes, generally for its members.In 1979 a Porcelain Medal was issued to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Morwell, this medal was made available to the wider public.

Morwell Numismatic Society Office Holders

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President Secretary
Mr Derrick Darby 1965 – 1970 Mr Kevin Barr 1965 – 1967
Mr George Ulph 1970 – 1971 Mr Ivan McFarlane 1967- 1969
Mr Kevin Barr 1971 – 1978 Mrs M Schultz 1969 – 1971
Mr Michael Wade 1978 – 1982 Mr Derrick Darby 1971 – 1978
Mr Jack Hewson 1982 – 1983 Mr Kevin Barr 1978 – 1983
Mr Jim Parise 1983 – 1985 Mr Tilo Junge 1983 – 1985
Mr Eugene Binz 1985 – 1988 Mr Dick Junge 1985 – 2001
Mr Peter Hill 1988 – 1996 Mr Gary Patten 2001 – 2004
Mr Frank Pye 1996 – 2002 Mr Colin Cook 2004 -2008
Mr Peter Newell 2002 – 2006 Mr Tony Hoffman 2008 – 2011
Mr Gary Patten 2006 – 2011 Mrs Jill Holloway 2011 – 2013
Mr Tilo Junge 2011 – Mr Vince Verheyen 2013 –

Contact the Morwell Numismatic Society

The Morwell Numismatic Society can be reached using the contact form on this page. Alternatively you can mail us as the following address:Morwell Numismatic Society
PO Box 432
Moe, Vic 3825
AUSTRALIA.
Membership

Download our membership form here.

Morwell Contact Form