Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand explained

The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand
Leader Title:Patron
Leader Name:Dame Cindy Kiro, [1] [2]
Leader Title2:President
Leader Name2:David Galt
Formation:20 July 1931[3]
Headquarters:Wellington, New Zealand
Website:www.rnsnz.org.nz

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.[4]

Publications

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:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Officers . www.rnsnz.org.nz . The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand . 1 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Current vice-regal patronages . gg.govt.nz . . 1 January 2024 . en.
  3. Web site: History . www.rnsnz.org.nz . The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand . 1 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand conference . Governor-General of New Zealand . New Zealand Government . 19 October 2020 . 18 October 2020.