Since the last century, collectors-numismatists of Russia began to unite in theme clubs to acquire new rare items for their collections, exchange bonuses or coins with other collectors, and it is simply interesting to spend time in a circle of like-minded people. Any person who is interested in numismatics can become a visitor to such a club or a participant in the meeting, as a rule, there are no restrictions on entry.
Places of meetings of numismatists in Moscow
There are a number of places in the capital where traditionally lovers of bonistics, numismatics or other collectors hold their meetings. The meeting places of numismatists include:
- club in the cinema "Aurora";
- sports complex "Olympic";
- Moscow Fair of Hobbies ();
- "City of Hobbies";
- Society of lovers of numismatic knowledge;
- shop-club of numismatists "Aurora" on the street Yartsevskaya, house 4;
- rallies of collectors on the Crystal.
The regulars of thematic meetings and meetings on their forums share information on important meetings and events of the society, invite everyone to attend events.
Club of numismatists "Aurora"
Starting from the end of December 2013, the Numismatist Club holds its regular meetings at the Aurora CT in Moscow. Before that, collectors gathered in the Ulan Bator cinema, the conditions for meetings in which, however, were far from ideal. The room in the Aurora is quite spacious and comfortable. According to numerous visitors, “Aurora” is the best option for meetings of fans and lovers of numismatics. Not only numismatists gather here, but also collectors of badges, medals, and bonds. The Moscow Numismatic Society acted as the organizer of the event.
Today the Aurora club in Moscow is one of the most famous and prestigious numismatic clubs in the capital. Here you can find everything you need to replenish and create a collection even from scratch: albums and holders, coins and sets, as well as various accessories.
The club collaborates with leading retailers of coins. At the same time, when purchasing products directly from their numismatist colleagues, the price is not too high and there is no payment for delivery. Visitors can view coin exhibitions, purchase missing items in their collections (and there is always a choice here - exhibits occupy several hundred tables and display cases), exchange copies with other collectors, get advice, find out the latest news or just chat with each other on topics of interest.
Time and place of meetings
Collectors meet at the Aurora Numismatist Club in Moscow every Sunday. The club opens at nine in the morning and is open until two in the afternoon. Opening hours are selected in accordance with the wishes of the visitors themselves. But according to the testimony of many club regulars, you should still come before noon, because by 12 o’clock many of the sellers are already completing work, and in the afternoon it becomes very difficult to find the necessary items for the collection.
At the same time, those who want to visit the club must pay an entrance ticket, the size of which is 100 rubles. The fee is purely symbolic and allows the organizers not only to pay the rent of the premises, but also to make certain amenities and improvements to the club.
Club address and how to get to it
Club "Aurora" in Moscow is located on Profsoyuznaya street, house 154, in the South-Western district of the capital.
You can get to the club by metro (Teply Stan station). The cinema is a 5-minute walk from the station. The spacious foyer of the Aurora Cinema hosts exhibitions, meetings and club meetings.
Until December of this year, the cinema is closed for repairs. A new meeting place for the Aurora club in Moscow will be additionally indicated on the website and forums of the company.