The Numismatic Association of Australia acts as a united voice for all the major State numismatic organisations in Australia and has close ties with the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and those Australian public institutions with numismatic collections. The NAA publishes an annual journal of international standard that covers all forms of currency and medals, and holds a biennial conference. Membership is made up of collectors, dealers, academics and museum numismatists, and is open to individuals and institutions in Australia and overseas.

The NAA follows the policy of museums and other public institutions in Australia, and does not value coins, medals or banknotes, nor does it give any opinion as to whether they are genuine.

It is with deep sadness that I advise the death on 14 January 2012 in Geelong of Pat O'Rourke, who had been involved in numismatics for well over fifty years.

At our recent AGM/Council meeting, Member Representative Alan Flint presented a paper Views and ideas to elevate currency note studies. Please read Alan's submission and email the Secretary or President with any comments you might have.

Ray Jewell Silver Awards were made in 2011 to Les Carlisle and John Melville-Jones; see the Awards page for details.

The Tasmanian Numismatic Society, which has been in recess for some time, recommenced meetings on Thursday 21 July 2011 at the Battery Point Community Hall meeting room.

The Australasian Tradesmen’s Tokens project is now on-line at Museum Victoria Tradesmen’s Tokens. This comprehensive site includes histories of the issuers and mints as well as guidelines for identification of the different dies used etc.