The history of unique coins and stamps were rediscovered by hundreds of collectors across the country in Wagga at the weekend.
More than 400 people headed to the fair, held at Sturt Public School, buying or selling items from their precious collections.
Stamp club secretary Peter Simpfendorfer said there were plenty of out-of-towners through the door, with the nearest neighbouring clubs in Canberra and Orange.
“The first three people to arrive were from Mildura, Wangaratta and Melbourne with plenty from all over the Riverina,” Mr Simpfendorfer said.
There were plenty of exciting deals to be made, with the sale of a rare sovereign coin and some early Australian stamps.
One dealer purchased a rather special collection with an 1840 penny black stamp, the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system.
Mr Simpfendorfer said he was pleased the weather had cleared up for the event, allowing for above average numbers.
“It might not seem like a big amount when you compare it to the antique fair but when you consider everyone was buying or selling it’s a lot,” Mr Simpfendorfer said.
“The out of town dealers are only here twice a year so people look forward to them turning up.”
Stamp and coin enthusiasts can look forward to the next two-day fair, to be held on November 25 and 26.
