Coins

Date: 1870 - ca 1912-1930s

From: United Mine Workers' Union of New Zealand : Records

Reference: Objects-0524

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Includes: Portuguese coin of 1870; large silver/nickel coin of 1914 portraying left profile of Yuan Shi Kai with moustache; small bronze coin, inscribed "The Republic of China - Ten Cash" and showing the 5-colour flag - therefore dated between 1912 and ca 1930s; one large and one small silver/nickel coin featuring the portrait of Chiang Kai Shek, dated 1933 and 1936; and, one small silver/nickel coin inscribed Hu-Peh (ie Hubei) Province, 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens. Possibly related to Frederick Bird of the China Inland Mission, whose visiting card was amongst the papers. Photocopy held with coins. His donation of Chinese coins to the Library recorded in April 1953 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 object(s) in small cotton purse with metal dome.. Physical Description: Bronze, sizes vary, in small cotton domed purse Processing information: Added to MS-Group-0407, January 2024. Description edited as part of Objects survey, January 2024. Previous reference: Curios-027-010. Previous title: Various artists :[Six Chinese coins. 18--?].

Date: [1984-2000]

From: Robb, Alistair Finlay, 1941- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7676-1

Description: File of material collected by Robb relating to the formation of a Wellington poker club, beginning in 1984; includes summary of the attempt to form a club by Robb, with correspondence, reports, circulars, notes etc also relating to poker clubs and casinos in other centres, and competitions Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1900 - 1969

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to coins, medallions, banknotes and the collecting of these]

Reference: Eph-A-NUMISMATICS-1900/1969

Description: Includes: 1937: Government of Tonga. Treasury note. Four shillings. [Dated] 4 May 1937. 1939: Peninsular & Oriental Colonial Stock Trust Limited. Dunedin NZ, 24 May 1939.To the Royal Bank of Scotland, 3 Bishopsgate, London EC2. Pay to the order of [Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney] (Money order?) 1956: Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Centennial medallion 1856-1956 [showing Plimmers Ark] ca 1960: Numismatics, or the art of collecting coins of the past ... [Pamphlet. ca 1960?] 1965: Treasury [NZ]. Withdrawal of half-crowns. 1965. Flier (2 copies) 1966: Kelvin Coin Shop, 16 a The Terrace Wellington. Alistair F. Robb, professional numismatist. List no. 1, August 1966. (2 green sheets) New Zealand Government. The new currency system . 20,000/8/66 - 23866 W [1966] 1967: From [pounds shillings & pence] to [dollars and cents]. A souvenir set of decimal coins from the first minting in 1967 by the Royal Mint, London, for the New Zealand Government. [Pamphlet. 1967] Actual sizes [Strip showing actual sizes of 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c and 50 cent coins. ca 1967?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1955-1971

By: Hill, Morris James, 1929-2002

Reference: PA-Group-00375

Description: Wellington, openings of Parliament, politicians, Governors General, show personalities, Antarctic teams, police, army, visiting diplomats and heads of state, ship visits, memorials, RNZAF, fighter planes and fighter plane training, rugby and rugby players and selectors, film censorship, conferences, agricultural air shows, artists, royalty, manufacturing industries, models and fashion parades, New Zealand Players, etc Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives housed at 35mm-18037 to 18703, 120-0881 to 0959, 1/4-071736 to 072044, 1/2-177020 to 177461. Quantity: 1483 b&w original negative(s) 78 120 strips comprising 158 images, 666 35mm strips comprising 1,976 images, 308 1/4 plate negs, 441 1/2 plate negs. Total images 2,883. Finding Aids: Library generated negative registers provide a good access point to this collection. The negatives are listed within subject groupings.. Processing information: Originally arranged and described in 1995. Reference number changed from PAColl-4814 to PA-Group-00375 in 2009.

Date: 1843

By: Ramsay, A M M (Mrs), active 1960s?

Reference: Curios-006-008

Description: One four-penny coin, and three 1 1/2 penny coins, all minted in 1843. All show a profile head of Queen Victoria on the obverse. The reverse of the four-penny coin shows Britannia. The reverse of the 1 1/2 penny coin shows a wreath of oak leaves. Three of the 1 1/2 penny coins have had a hole drilled through them, perhaps to string on to a necklace or bracelet. Quantity: 4 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver-coloured coins, diameters 14 mm and 18 mm.

Date: 1914 - 1918

By: Juriss, Maximilian, 1878-1960; Juriss, Hector Colville Gordon, 1907-1993

Reference: Curios-004-007

Description: 4 low-value German coins, produced for use in prison camps in Germany during World War I. One shilling, dated 1916, for British West Africa. A Dutch 5 c piece. The coins are in a purple cloth bag Quantity: 43 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal, various sizes Provenance: Material collected by Mr Maximilian Juriss during the First World War

Date: 1886-1930

By: Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930

Reference: MS-1825

Description: Compiled from 1886 until his death; contains descriptions and histories of Sri Lankan coins Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (78 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (20cm, mauve cloth, phasebox) Illustrated with drawings and rubbings of coins

Date: 1895 - 1910

By: Wickens & Company

Reference: Eph-A-PHOTO-1900-01

Description: Flyer advertising Wickens art photographer on Manners Street, shows an illustration of a young girl in leggings, short rompers and flowing short cape, with a quiver of arrows on her back, and holding in her right hand a cornucopia from which coins are spilling. She stands atop a globe of the world with North and South America showing. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on tissue paper, 160 x 100 mm. Provenance: Donated by Ms Frances Williamson, Wellington, in 2012. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PAColl-9337.

Date: 28 Jun 1870

By: Cunningham, A, active 1870

Reference: MS-Papers-3032

Description: To Gaston Feuardent, concerning Indian coins Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1986

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-362-026/057

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 32 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1966-1974

By: Wellington Coin Club

Reference: MS-Papers-10923

Description: Minutes, correspondence, agendas, newsletters, mailing lists and posters Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1990 - 2002

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: A-366-316/379

Description: Cartoons on the weather, women, Christmas, forestry and the Forest Amendment Bill. Quantity: 64 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black felt pen drawings on paper, sizes vary.

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-D-TRADE-1982-01

Description: Shows the shirt and tie of a man flipping a "C.E.R" coin. Below is a map of Australia and New Zealand, an ashtray and a drink bottle. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Relief print, 535 x 450 mm.

Date: 1934-1960

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2929

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: [1980s]

From: Sheffield House Publications Collection

Reference: PA12-11427

Description: Photographs of coins Quantity: 3 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1955

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-084

Description: Shows four frames illustrating news headlines. In the first frame, 'Egg marketing authority', a scowling farmer is weighing eggs. In the second frame, 'Bowlers under 18 years banned from championships play in England', a baby in a nappy is playing cricket. The third illustration, for the headline 'Firemen back to normal scrubbing and polishing', shows firemen cleaning their truck and hoses. The final frame illustrates a story detailing how many coins the Royal Mint struck for New Zealand in 1954. The cartoonist jokes about asking the Mint for free samples The number 209 is written in blue coloured pencil on the back of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to coins, medallions, banknotes and the collecting of these]

Reference: Eph-A-NUMISMATICS-1970s

Description: Undated: Reserve Bank of Caravanserai. Fifty dollars OE298768 [Banknote showing Kiwi. 1970s?] 1972: Wellington Coin Club Inc. Numismatic display featuring the coins and medals of Captain James Cook. Resolution Room, James Cook Hotel, The Terrace Wellington, 19-20 May 1972. Invitation card (2 copies) 1973: New Zealand coin issue 1973. For New Zealand collectors Statutes of the Queen's Service Order. A R Shearer, Goverment Printer, Wellington, 1976 1977: D J and S C Trower, PO Box 289 Papakura, South Auckland. Coin catalogue [ca 1977] Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand. Annual general meeting 1977. 27 June 1977. Flier / erratum slip 1978: New Zealand coin issue 1978; for New Zealand collectors 1979: Brian Daly's Coin Box. Box Lane Arcade, 10 Customs St., Auckland. Business card Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets and pamphlets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to coins, medallions, banknotes and the collecting of these]

Reference: Eph-A-NUMISMATICS-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: The British 1980 4 coin gold proof set. Pamphlet Royal Mint. The British 1980 gold proof half sovereign. Pamphlet Birmingham Mint. The Royal Wedding medal. 22ct gold on silver medal. Pamphlet / order form The U K cupro-nickel crown in a souvenir folder commemorating the marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer. Struck at the Royal Mint and available from Anthony W Grant [Wellington]. Order form / photocopy sheet Your opportunity to own what could easily become the most sought after Olympic coin collection of all time; introducing the magnificent Moscow 1980 Olympic coins. Booklet 1983: Auckland Coin & Bullion Exchange Ltd. We need your old gold, old silver, old coins, old banknotes. Nobody pays more. [1983]. Pamphlet The coinage of New Zealand 1933-1983. New Zealand collectors. Pamphlet (2 copies) Royal Visit commemorative coin 1983 spoecial issue. New Zealand collectors. Pamphlet / order form 1984: New Zealand coin issue 1984. New Zealand collectors 1985: 1985 New Zealand coin issue. New Zealand collectors 1986: Kakapo; 1986 New Zealand coin issue. For USA, Canada & Misc. collectors. Pamphlet / order form 1987: National Parks centennial; the New Zealand 1987 collector's uncirculated coin set. Card (2 sizes) National Parks centennial; the New Zealand 1987 collector's proof coin set. Card (2 copies) New Zealand uncirculated coin set 1987. Card 1987 New Zealand proof coin set. Card New Zealand Treasury. New Zealand collectors' coins; back issue brochure. Sales pamphlet 1987 1988: Wellington Coin Club. Postal bid auction, closing 1 March 1988. Catalogue 1989. NZ Contemporary Medallion Group. Star Art, 96 Karangahape Road, Auckland, 15 May - 2 June 1989. Card Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1990 - 1999

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to coins, medallions, banknotes and the collecting of these]

Reference: Eph-A-NUMISMATICS-1990s

Description: Includes: 1990: The ANZAC 75th anniversary commemorative coin set, 25th April 1990. Pamphlet / order form New Zealand Numismatic Convention 1990. Coin auction. Terrace Regency Hotel, 19 May 1990. [Catalogue] Pacific Coin Company. Our new coins! Limited edition [1990 Collector set]. Pamphlet /order form (2 copies) New Zealand 1990 World Stamp Exhibition. Auckland Showgrounds, 24 August - 2 September 1990. Application to become a member. Blue pamphlet / order form 1991: Pacific Coin Company. Our new coins, plus $1 and $2 note souvenirs. Pamphlet /order form [1991] (2 copies) Wellington Coin Club. Postal bid auction, closing date 4 June 1991. [Catalogue] 1993: Goldbuyers New Zealand. Buy or bid sale #2; closing date 23 July 1993. Coins tokens & banknotes. [Catalogue] 1996: Heritage Brass & Furniture. 108 St Aubyn St East, Hastings. Now available: solid polished brass medallions .... [1996?]. Flier 1997: The United Services Medal Collection Trust and the Wellington Museums Trust invite [Margaret Calder & parnter] to the opening of the United Services Medal Exhibition. Wellington Maritime Museum, 20 May 1997. Folded invitation Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 26 November 1975

From: Minhinnick, Gordon, 1902-1992 :[111 original pencil and ink cartoons. 1930s-1980s]

Reference: C-171-046

Description: Shows two men [the one on the right may be Prime Minister Bill Rowling] holding a large disk labelled 'DEBT' with a square hole in its centre, similar to an ancient Chinese coin. Beneath this disk is a small child, wearing nappies and named 'Posterity'. May refer to the upcoming 1975 general election, where Rowling's Labour party were accused of socialism for their policy of compulsory superannuation savings. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - The other Baby Bonus [in pencil]; Recto - top right - Minhinnick. [in ink] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen, Letraset and pencil on paper, 390 x 490 mm