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Latest Banknote of 2021 Nominations

The Latest Nominations for the Banknote of 2021 are: Oman's Half Rial Note & Bank of England's 50 Pound Note

If you know of a note entering circulation this year that should be nominated, please email banknoteoftheyear@theibns.org with the details
 
IBNS Journal 60-2

Includes articles on: An Unknown Romanian Banknote, The Obvious and Hidden Fibonacci Numbers on Banknotes, The Polymeric Revolution, Harrison & Sons and Isambard Kingdom Brunel and The Best Note. Login to download your copy.
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Australia - Melbourne

The IBNS Chapters

IBNS Melbourne

The Melbourne Chapter of the IBNS
was established on 14 April 1983

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month, starting time 6.00 PM.
As meeting dates and venues can vary from time to time,
all visitors are advised to check with the Secretary before attending.

Meetings are held at:

Level 16
379 Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria
Telephone one of the office bearers shown below if you are late and the door is locked.

Postal Address:

PO Box 325
Yarraville VIC 3013
AUSTRALIA

Email:

Ian Yarde (Secretary) or
David White (Newsletter Editor) or
melbourne-chapter (general enquiries).


Meeting Schedule 2021

DATE TOPIC
 SPEAKER
JANUARY - NO MEETING CANCELLED CANCELLED
FEBRUARY- NO MEETING CANCELLED CANCELLED
MARCH- NO MEETING CANCELLED CANCELLED
THURSDAY 15 APRIL
 The Banknotes of Madagascar Don Cleveland
THURSDAY 20 MAY Deseret Currency Association David White
THURSDAY 17 JUNE CANCELLED CANCELLED
THURSDAY 15 JULY Australian Superscribed Banknotes Stephen Prior
THURSDAY 19 AUGUST Nominal Values on Banknotes Mauricio Diaz-Chavarro
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Australian Polymer New Note Series Frank Robinson
THURSDAY 21 OCTOBER
 Banknotes of the German Democratic Republic Laurie Webb
THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER Banknotes of Brunei Ian Yarde
THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER End-of-Year Dinner *


Office Bearers

Title

Name

Telephone

E-mail

President

Stephen Prior

0437 337 605

Contact

Vice President

Frank Robinson

0477 179 045

Contact

Secretary

Ian Yarde

0404 813 973

 Contact
Treasurer Mauricio Diaz-Chavarro * *

Newsletter Editor

David White

0425 787 961

Contact

Conventions Manager

vacant

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Returning Officer & Auctioneer

Don Cleveland

 0426 585 449 Contact
Honorary Auditor Laurie Webb * *


Activities
Monthly meeting with a speaker on a banknote topic. Auctions. Exhibitions.
Annual joint convention with Sydney and Perth chapters - the location alternating between the three capital cities.

Our Newsletter
A monthly newsletter with details of chapter meeting minutes and banknote articles is mailed to all members.
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2021 IBNS AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTE NATIONAL CONVENTION
Perth, WA

CANCELLED

If you have enquiries about conventions, please contact the chapter: