Numismatic Societies

Splock · January 11, 2013, 03:14:57 PM

I thought I'd expand on a topic that came up recently in the Dealers list thread and that's the subject of coin clubs. Did you know that numismatics in Australia is 100 years old this year? Well that's when the first society was founded. Since I joined a number of societies here in Melbourne a couple of years ago I've learnt so much, met so many knowledgeable people and seen coins, tokens, medals and banknotes that a lot of us would never usually see. Think of it as this forum, but in real life!

For people in the more remote places of this wide brown land it may not be possible to join a club, but you'd be surprised how many there are. Here's a link to the Numismatic Association of Australia's Listing of Clubs and Societies in Australia and New Zealand, which details most of the clubs around the country. A similar listing can always be found in the CAB magazine each month.

I think I'm safe in saying that almost all of these clubs would encourage visitors to come along to a meeting or two to see if it's for you, but if you get the chance I would heartily recommend it.

purplepennyhunter · January 11, 2013, 04:27:10 PM

Thanks Splock. The Adelaide Coin Club has a meeting next Thursday 7:45pm and I'll be there. I don't often get there and certainly not in winter when it's not wise for me to venture down a dark alley in the middle of the city in the depths of the night.

robbiegal · January 11, 2013, 07:53:33 PM

ACT Coin Club meets first Thursday of the month at the Australian Italian Club in Forrest Canberra
Just ask at the front reception as there are a few clubs that meet on that night, like the banjo club, latin dancing and so on. You will need a member to sign u in
Relaxing and interesting to meet new and experienced collectors , mix of decimal, world and aussie pre-dec collectors
Cheers robbie

Fr45h3R · January 11, 2013, 09:15:00 PM

Does anyone here go to any of the clubs in Sydney listed in the links above ?

Graham · January 12, 2013, 07:56:49 AM

Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='6119' dateline='1357896213'ACT Coin Club meets first Thursday of the month at the Australian Italian Club in Forrest Canberra
Just ask at the front reception as there are a few clubs that meet on that night, like the banjo club, latin dancing and so on. You will need a member to sign u in
Relaxing and interesting to meet new and experienced collectors , mix of decimal, world and aussie pre-dec collectors
Cheers robbie

I had a very bad experience with a member of the ACT Coin Club. I'll never attend again.
At the request of a member, I brought a large number of counter stamped coin from Sydney. One member had not 'ordered' one. He asked if he could have one. I distinctly heard him say, "I'll have that one." while I was attending to other members. I didn't pay much attention until he was bragging to all and sundry about the $3 coin that he had just bought had two counter stamped 'S's on it. When I told him that wasn't the spirit of the deal, he said that if I wanted it back, I could have it for $300.

I never went back. F*ck the ACT Coin club :dodgy:

robbiegal · January 12, 2013, 09:27:27 AM

Lousy bastard - I wonder if I could almost make a good guess at who that could have been ? We haven't been going as much or at all in 2012, mostly due to other commitments and sometimes in clubs under a handful of people end up doing the organising. So we thought it was time to let other members do a bit more rather sit back and tell people like myself what to do for them! But I am sorry to hear that. A very bitter experience for you.

Graham · January 12, 2013, 09:39:30 AM

It been over 5 years. I can't remember the member's name. It simply left me bitter(er) and more twisted. LOL

I think Markn's timely reminder about revealing too much personal information is appropriate. You simply never know what someone is capable of when dealing with attractive and collectible items.

robbiegal · January 12, 2013, 09:59:32 AM

Cheers - and I could make a guess which is very wrong ha ha. Which would not be unheard of with me!

Yes, it is wise to be cautious & being female I am usually just that bit more cautious. I get questioned from buyers & even coin club members about my ebay sales as I don't allow 'pick-up' , so I always say it's because I am a woman I do not have men coming to my home! It is also because if they come to my home, they know where I live but I don't know where they live.

Robster · January 12, 2013, 05:46:25 PM

I have visions of a wild night in the A.C.T. with the Latin Dancing Club grooving to the sounds of a flock of Banjos whilst playing "Two Up" during the breaks.! Fun Times.!!:yahoo:

robbiegal · January 12, 2013, 08:15:46 PM

when those banjo guys get groovin' well, there's no stopping them!

the coin collectors all have their heads down very seriously playing the pokies - trying to find that ever elusive 'mule' in the winnings

humpybong · January 12, 2013, 09:42:00 PM

I am a member of each of the following clubs in Brisbane and Redcliffe.

Queensland

Australian Numismatic Society Queensland

Postal Address: PO Box 78, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006, AUSTRALIA.
Email: cook.john9942@gmail.com
Internet: www.The-ANS.com/
Meetings: 7.30pm on the third Friday of the month at Trinity Centre, 9 Church Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
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Queensland Numismatic Society Inc

Postal Address: PO Box 431, Lutwyche, Qld 4030, AUSTRALIA.
Email: sapyx@optusnet.com.au
Internet: www.qns.org.au
Meetings: 7.30pm on the first Friday of the month, South Brisbane Baptist Church Hall, 218 Vulture Street, South Brisbane.

The Redcliffe Coin & Phonecard Club Inc

Postal Address: The Secretary, 10 Barramay Street, Manly West, QLD 4179, AUSTRALIA.
Telephone: (07) 3396 6855
Email: redcliffecoinandphonecardclub@yahoo.com.au
Internet: http://www.rcpc.org.au/
Meetings: 7.30pm on first Tuesday of each month at the Woody Point State Special School Hall, 85 Georgina Street, Woody Point (Hall entrance and car park via View Street). Phonecard collectors meet at 6.30pm, general meeting starts at 7.30pm.

Robster · January 12, 2013, 11:56:02 PM

Humpybong- didn't realize there was any interest in phonecards these days. Spent 10 years installing phonecards phones around the country, Aquired quite a collection which now resides in the back of the cupboard.!

humpybong · January 13, 2013, 06:41:09 AM

Quote from: 'Robster' pid='6205' dateline='1357997162'Humpybong- didn't realize there was any interest in phonecards these days. Spent 10 years installing phonecards phones around the country, Aquired quite a collection which now resides in the back of the cupboard.!

There are still a few around who collect phonecards and some big clubs in Melbourne.

I have a few hundred in my collection but we have members who have thousands including international phonecards.

Not as popular as it was a decade ago.

Graham · January 13, 2013, 09:21:40 AM

I still have some phonecards (somewhere?). They have all been used. Now where did I put them?

Robster · January 13, 2013, 11:25:53 AM

Happy to help if anyone has an interest.!