The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand (known as the New Zealand Numismatic Society until 1947) is a nonprofit group founded in 1931 which seeks to "encourage and promote the study of numismatics and other related historical subjects."

It is based in Wellington, New Zealand, where it holds regular meetings open to guests.

History The New Zealand Numismatic Society was founded in 1931, and the Governor-General of New Zealand has been a patron since then. On 18 October 2020, Dame Patsy Reddy opened the Society's conference in Wellington.

Publications New Zealand Numismatic Journal, annually A newsletter, two or three times a year

Library

The Royal Numismatic Society maintains a library of numismatic books, which can be accessed by its members by mail.

Fellows Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand (FRNSNZ) is a title bestowed upon members as the highest honour that can be conferred by the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand. It is awarded for loyal and long service to the Royal Numismatic Society.

Fellows are entitled to use these post-nominal letters as long as they are members of the Society. Non-members who have distinguished themselves in the field of numismatics can be awarded the title "FRNSNZ (Hon.)", which is held for life.

Presidents

The following is a list of the presidents of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand showing years elected:

1931–32: Col. Rev. D. C. Bates 1933–35: Prof. J. Rankine Brown 1936–38: Sir James Elliott 1939–45: Mr Johannes C. Andersen 1946–48: Mr Allan Sutherland 1949: Mr William D. Ferguson 1950–51: Mr Maxwell H. Hornblow 1952–55: Prof. H. A. Murray 1956–60: Capt. G. T. Stagg 1961: Mr James Berry 1962–63: Mr L. J. Dale 1964–67: Mr B. G. Hamlin 1968–69: Mr N. R. A. Netherclift 1969: Capt. G.T. Stagg 1970: Mr J. R. Graydon 1971: Mr A. F. Robb 1972: Mr A. J. Freed 1973–79: Mrs I. Ranger 1980–86: Mr W. H. Lampard 1987–88: Mr R. T. Harwood 1989–2003: Mr W. H. Lampard 2003–06: Mr M. L. Purdy 2006–present: Mr David A. Galt

References

External links

Official website