A.N.S. Crest.

THE AUSTRALIAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY

The ANS 2021 Conference Participants Medal.                           The Conference Speakers Medal

Maxim cards from Australia Post

The  $1 coin from the 2008 Quarantine PNC.

John Pearn  - The Numismatic Legacy of the Burke & Wills Exploring Expedition 1860-1861.





Von Mueller financed the expedition.

The route taken and area they died at.


The Stokes Medal


A breastplate presented on the Journey.


A 1960 Centenary medal by the NAV


A Coles Myer 1988 medalet


A RAM 2010 20 cent and $1 for the 150th Anniversary

Ross Pratley - The Discoverers of Australia, with a twist 

Ross advised how Cook was featured on the watermark of many Australian notes.


Ross advised on the records kept by Mr Vernon Broughton, Deputy Master of the Melbourne Mint.


Mr Broughton was later incarserated in an Insane Asylum.
He did manage to get a hearing.  Despite some thinking he was sane, he was kept locked away.
The hearing was re-enacted with Colin playing one of the roles.


Ross played another of the roles.

11.00-11.30 Morning teas in conference room

John Veltmeyer ensuring the correct images were projected.

11.30-12.00 

George Snelgrove - The Creation of A Medallion.

George Snelgrove telling us about the production of The 2013 ANS Qld Holey Dollar.

Barry Scott - The Tasmanian Devil and the Koala - A Numismatic Animal Story.



Barry Scott  telling us about the Koala Sanctuary he manages.

Gerry telling us about the farthings of Ireland

Souvenir Tokens

John Veltmeyer telling us about Exonumia.

David Mee - The Albigensian Crusade and related coinage



Dvid Mee telling us about the tragic Albigensian Crusade.


David answering questions.

John Kennedy - Ancient and medieval Celtic subjects and motifs on modern coins.

John Kennedy telling us about the Celtic subjects and motifs

Pre decimal coins of Ireland

Phil Benjamin - Percy Metcalfe

Phil Benjamin presenting his Paper on Percy Metcalfe

Percy Metcalfe

A sculpture shown at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition


A Metcalfe Medal

Seleukid coins from the Pitchfork Collection.

Colin gave a quick overview on the Seleukid Empire.

Stephen Appleton - 20th Century Coin of the Portuguese Colonies

Stephen gave a very thorough history of the Portuguese  Colonies and their coinage.

"Counter Stamped Coins by Mel Wacks"

Ian Sizeland telling us about the counter stamped coins by Mel Wacks.

Judith Mee - A King's Ransom

Judith Mee recounting the story of 4 hugh ransoms.

11.45-12.30 Members with a display, who have not given a Talk about them. To tell the Conference Members a brief  (10 minutes) summary of the display.  Members will then vote for the best display.
12.30-1.30pm Lunch in Conference Room.
1.30 Quiz

 Group Photo

Back Row.
Ian Sizeland, Peter Atherden, David Mee, Gerry Doyle, Phil Benjamin, Graham Howard, John Kennedy
Front Row
John Pearn, Ross Pratley, Judith Mee, Rudi Talmacs, Rod Sell, John Veltmeyer, Colin Pitchfork, Stephen Appleton, George Snelgrove, Barry Scott.

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Afternoon Session Chaired by John Veltmeyer

Presentation of Quiz Winner medal to Stephen Appleton


Presentation of Best Display Medal to Colin Pitchfork


Presentation of Tom Hanley Cup to Colin Pitchfork.

2.30-3.00

Australian Hospital Medals.

John Pearn telling us about Australian Hospital medals.





Imaging of the human anatomy.
The earliest Australian Hospital medal

3.30-4 Afternoon Tea
4-4.30  Graham Howard - NSW Government Railways Ambulance and First Aid Corps

Graeme Howard told us his dad worked for the Railway Ambulance Corp.



Graham receiving his Speakers medal.

4.30 - 5.00  Rudi Talmacs -

Bertram Mackennal

Rudi  Talmacs  talking on Bertram Mackennal