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
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 opened in 1981 after being purchased from Coin … Continued
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 area’s flora. These artists are running an exhibition based around … 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
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 their Victoria Cross. … Continued
Melbourne Museum Displays Rare System Mint 1887 £5 Proof
To mark the recent sale in the US of one of only three known specimens of a Sydney Mint Proof £5, the Melbourne Museum have put their example on display. The coin sold by Heritage Auctions for US$660,000 ($AU867,000) is … Continued
Stamp & Coin Dealer opens retail store in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs
Melbourne based 21st Century Auctions have opened a new retail and trade counter selling coins, stamps, postcards, catalogues, albums and accessories. They’re based at Suite 1, 1174 Burwood Highway in Upper Ferntree Gully near the station. They’re open from 9:30 … Continued
IAG to sell Klaus Ford estate in 2021
Those of you that have attended ANDA fairs over the years will be familiar with these distinctive holders. Queensland based IAG have recently announced that they are offering the estate of Melbourne based dealer, the late Klaus Ford, for sale … Continued
Melbourne Gains a New Coin Fair
Some of the people behind the successful Northern Suburbs Coin Fair, currently held at the Moonee Ponds Bowling Club, are branching out and have set up a new fair out East in Ringwood. The inaugural fair will be held on … Continued