Tables lined with rare stamps, gleaming coins and curios from across the decades fill the hall as collectors and curious visitors browse side by side. This is one of those quietly satisfying days where every box holds the possibility of a find.
The Stamp and Coin Fair is presented by the Latrobe Valley Philatelic Society Inc., a community organisation with a long tradition of bringing collectors together across the region. Local dealers and Melbourne specialists attend each year, creating a marketplace that ranges from beginner-friendly starter sets to items of serious collector interest.
Visitors can buy, sell and swap stamps, coins and accessories, and take advantage of free valuations offered on the day — a genuinely useful service whether you have inherited a collection or are simply curious about what your items might be worth. The event is fully wheelchair accessible, welcoming to children, and refreshments are available, making it an easy and relaxed outing for families and enthusiasts alike.
Events like this play an important role in keeping niche collecting communities alive and connected. For Latrobe City, the fair supports local hobbyists, attracts visitors from Melbourne and beyond, and provides a social anchor for a dedicated community of collectors who gather here year after year.
The Stamp and Coin Fair runs from 9am to 3pm on Saturday 17 October 2026 at the Uniting Church on Park Lane, Traralgon. Admission is free, with a gold coin donation appreciated. Ample parking is available on site. For more information, contact Christine on 0427 770 522 or at [email protected].
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