Melbourne Numismatic Society Inc.
Founded 1965
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Meeting Thurs 10 Sept 2026
Our next monthly meeting is being held from 8:00PM to 10:00PM on Thurs 10/9/2026 at…
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Change of Address
In person meetings are back and the Melbourne Numismatic Society has a new home! Meetings…
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William the Conquerer and his Sons/Coins
Monica our Secretary is a great historical archaeologist. She has written numerous historical and numismatic…
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Advice for the New Collector
So you have developed an interest in coins, banknotes, medals or badges and want to…
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New Book Reveals the Stories Behind Australia’s Highest Military Decoration
Berwick based author Michael C. Madden has produced a remarkable book that collects the personal…
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Tom May Numismatic Articles Online
It’s amazing what a Google Search can reveal. While looking for items relating to the…
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The VNJ now available online.
All eight issues of the Victorian Numismatic Journal (VNJ) are now available on-line and available…
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The Cylinder Press and an English Civil War Shilling from York
Here is a small section from an article that appeared in the Australian Coin and…
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New Australian $50 Note Design Revealed by Reserve Bank
On 15th February the Reserve Bank of Australia revealed the design for the new $50…
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Coins From the Beginning of Islam
THE BEGINNING In AD 622 Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, moved from his home town,…
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Mrs. Fisher’s Halfpenny Token – Unique in the Australian Token Series
Tradesmans tokens were an important part of the currency mix in Australia during the middle…
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Bills of Exchange/Sight Notes
Bills of Exchange are promissory notes that can be transferred to other holders. They were…
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United States Trade Dollars
After the Opium Wars in the 1840’s China was forced to open some of its…
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Byzantine Empire Justinian I Follis of Theoupolis (Antioch)
This is a large copper follis (35mm, 18.5g) from the Byzantine Empire. It was issued…
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A coin from medieval Venice
Silver grosso of Giovanni Dandolo, Doge of Venice from 1280 to 1289 The silver grosso…
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Genghiz Khan and the VERY unwise decision.
This little copper coin is called a Jital. It was made in 618AH (about 1220AD)…