About us

The Scaligera Philatelic and Numismatic Association was founded in Verona on July 2, 1933.
The name "Scaligera" derives from the noble Della Scala family who, many centuries ago, brought prominence and power to Verona, remaining in political leadership for over a century.

Initially, the Association had sixteen members, with Renzo Bernardelli as President.
 
THE PURPOSES of the Association were the following:
 
  • Facilitate meetings among collector members.
  • Allow the exchange of stamps and coins among members.
  • Create a dedicated library.
  • Enable verification of important items.
  • Provide members with catalogs and magazines.
TODAY, after 89 years, Scaligera counts over two hundred members and represents the most important Veronese reality in the sector, as well as being one of the most significant in Italy.
 
It is chaired by Enrico Meliadò.
Other members of the Council are:
Board Members

MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS: Numerous activities have been carried out annually and include:
 
  • “VERONA ‘80”: the great National Philatelic Event, held in collaboration with Poste Italiane and the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies;
  • “VERONA ‘84”: dedicated to the final stage of the National Philately Day;
  • “VERONA ‘96”: Postal History Championship, Aerophilately, Interphilately;
  • "100th Veronafil" National philatelic events;
  • Classical postal history;
  • Modern philately;
  • Fiscal philately;
  • Exhibitions systematically held during “VERONAFIL”;
  • Opening of "SPAZIO FILATELIA" in Verona, the only non-capital city to become the philately capital;
  • Issuance of a stamp dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Vinitaly;
  • The 2018 INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION;
  • Cadet Postal History Championship;
  • Fenaroli Award for Musical Philately.

VERONAFIL: twice a year, Scaligera organizes a major event called “VERONAFIL”, among the leading active organizations in the sector, attracting hundreds of operators and tens of thousands of collectors to the city of Verona.

TWINNING: Scaligera is philatelically twinned with Schaffhausen - Switzerland (since 1974) and Gau-Algesheim - Germany (since 1989).